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Oct. 4, 1929-Aug. 31, 2017
Birdie Dean Slaughter, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, was born on Oct. 4, 1929, to Benjamin Franklin and Bessie Gertrude Cross, in Columbia, Missouri. Birdie entered into eternal rest on Aug. 31, 2017. She was 87.
Birdie attended Douglas High School in Columbia. She was a long-time resident of Kansas City, where she did factory work in the garment district. She spent the latter years of her life as a resident of Blue River Rehabilitation Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Edith Lawrence, Bernice Cross Peach, and Joyce Davis; and her brother, Robert Benjamin Cross, Sr.
Gone from this life but not forgotten, Birdie leaves to cherish her memory a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, loved ones and friends, and the staff of Blue River Rehabilitation Center.
Harriet Smith says
I thought Birdie was quite a woman and I enjoyed the many years of knowing her and sharing laughs with her. We had a regular phone conversation each week after I moved to MA. I miss the calls and will keep Birdie in my heart forever. I trust she is still making people laugh on the other side.
I know the family will miss this lovely lady.
Harriet Smith
Friend
Ronald Cross says
RIH AUNTIE
Joan Burrell says
My Condolences to the family.
R.I.P. Joan Burrell( Southfield Mi).
Felicia Peach says
To my Aunt Berdie…May you rest in peace…
Lenora Dawson says
May you rest in peace aunt Birdie I will cherish the memories…..??
Lenora Dawson says
May you rest in peace aunt Birdie I will cherish the memories…..
Sheila VanBuskirk says
To the family of Birdie, she has a very special place in my heart. She was one of my favorites at Blue River. She brought a smile to my face every time I saw her. She was loved and adored by me and my family.
May God bring you peace.
Kathy Haffa "Katrina" says
The Love and Sparkle that was most often given in her presence will Always warm my heart with the memory of her.