Ernestine Sluck, of Texarkana,Texas, passed away Sunday morning, March 5, 2017 at her home. She was born Mary Ernestine Wyninegar on May 16,1925 in Naples, Texas, graduating from Naples High School. She was a loving and dedicated mother, and continued in that role once she began working in 1964 and, eventually retiring from Red River Army Depot's Procurement office.
She is preceded in death by her husband Retired Master Sgt. USAF, Steve Sluck, Sr., her father, Ernest Wyninegar of Naples, Texas, her mother Annie Lee Welsh Wyninegar, three sisters, Bernice, Anne, and Daline Ford, former RN and nursing instructor at Texarkana College, her older brother, CMSgt. USAF Noble Clifton Wyninegar, of San Antonio, Texas, his beloved wife, Marjorie, as well as, their daughter, Lynda Dee Wyninegar. She is preceded in death, also, by Ignatz and Julia Sluck of Taylor, Pennsylvania (her father and mother-in-law), numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces.
Survivors include her son, Steve and daughter-in-law, Karla Sluck of Westlake Village, CA; granddaughter, Madison Sluck, attending Colorado State University; nephew Noble Wyninegar and his wife Catherine of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida and loyal, and devoted niece Laura Lee Wyninegar of San Antonio, TX and other sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be at 10am Friday, March 10, 2017 at Hillcrest Memorial Park, followed by a celebration of her life at 11:15am Friday at the Cornerstone Retirement Community Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of East Funeral Home-Moores Lane.
Authentic, self-effacing, giving, and grateful for her immediate family, as well as, her relatives from Naples and Cass County, and her husband's family of North East Pennsylvania., she was truly loved by those that came into contact with her. Her passion was keeping a home that was the source of tremendous pride and beauty. She found spiritual strength by attending First Baptist Church of Texarkana, then, later, Downtown First Baptist Church. She was a dedicated Republican, working diligently with her husband and other Bowie County Republicans during several campaigns, including those of Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush, and Texas Governor Bill Clements. She volunteered as a Texas High Band Booster, during games at Grim Stadium, volunteered at Texarkana Regional Arts Council and was tremendously proud of Texas A&M University, and, especially The Fighting Texas Aggie Band. She was dedicated during the times of poor health to her father, her mother, her sister, then, eventually, her husband. Taking numerous trips to California, to be with her family, she especially enjoyed, being with her granddaughter, Madison, who she loved, and was enormously proud of
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Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 pm Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to Downtown First Baptist Church of Texarkana, Flat Creek Cemetery Society, St. George's Orthodox Church, Taylor, Pennsylvania, or St. Seraphim Cathedral, Dallas, Texas.
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March 11, 2017
Bryan Fountain
Steve and family, I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a wonderful lady. I've been thinking about all the good times at Beverly a Elementary. My mom sends her love to you and yours.
Bryan
March 11, 2017
Dru Reeder
To Steve Jr., and family,
On behalf of the church family of Downtown FBC, Texarkana, Texas, prayers and condolences. We have not only lost an original charter member, we've lost one of the family. Steve Sr. and Ernestine, became part of the Downtown family in 1986, having been members of FBC, Texarkana, since the early 60's. They continued to be active in every aspect of church life, serving on the Fellowship & Lord's Supper Committees, VBS, or wherever they might be needed. Even after Mr. Sluck's passing in 2001, she remained faithful in attendance,as long as physically able.
Personally, as a church secretary, I will always cherish memories of Tuesday quilting, which was a weekly highlight for me! Tiny and Ernestine would arrive early to begin quilting, sometimes, I would stop by and visit for a few minutes, great conversations, ending in laughter, usually from something Ernestine said. I loved just being in their presence, constantly aware of their gracious spirit.
In recent years, as physical challenges would prevent her from coming to church, it was a joy and privilege to visit with her at Cornerstone, and we never failed to find the warmth of a friend. Most people, facing her circumstances, might have been discouraged and negative, but not Ernestine. She remained positive, upbeat, supportive, always smiling, always glad to see you. She was a fascinating lady, great conversationalist, with many interesting stories of travel and life experiences. I always found her to be a classy, well dressed lady with a beautiful smile. When you left her, YOU felt like a better person.
In closing, we are deeply saddened, at the loss of such a special lady, mom, mother in law, grandmother, aunt, church member, and dear friend, for God surely out-did himself when He made Ernestine Sluck. Thanking Him for her and her positive influence on many, myself included. I wish we had just one more visit. Just knowing she's not here, makes the earth feel rather dark and dull, but I know, Heaven is sweeter and shining brighter than ever since her arrival.I look forward to the day when we'll all be reunited once more. What a grand and glorious time.
with deepest sympathy
Dru
March 10, 2017
Steve,
We are so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Such a wonderful life of service to so many! We give thanks for her life and hope that our prayers and thoughts help in this time.
Liz and Steve Sublett
March 9, 2017
Liz & Steve Wright
What a wonderful life she gave us to celebrate! Her passing leaves us all far richer in the legacy she gave us. For Aggie Bandsmen, we share a bond with her through her son, Steve. Her gift to us forever endears her to us and lets us be thankful for a long life, well lived. Thank you seems the best tribute!
March 9, 2017
Kate McClure
So sorry to hear of Ernestine's passing. I enjoyed getting to know her. Blessings to her family and friends.
March 9, 2017
Cathy Wallace
Steve,
Sorry for the loss of your mother. Praying for you.
In Christ's love,
Cathy Horrocks Wallace
March 7, 2017
Debbie & Gail Abrahamson
We've known and loved Ernestine for almost 50 years, as a good neighbor and delightful friend. Ernie was always smiling and happy and welcomed all of us as if we were family. She blessed all our lives with her gentle grace. We were blessed to have had her with us for a very long time.
March 7, 2017
Larry Head
Steve Jr., Karla and Madison; Noble Jr.; Laura; and other family members: apart from "Amen!" there's really nothing I can add to Ernestine's obituary; or Laura, to your comments on the online Guest Book. Ernestine was truly a lovely, lovely person and I am so glad to have known her. I know none of you would want her to continue in poor health. Even so, there is always a sense of loss. And for that, I am truly sorry.
March 7, 2017
My last words to you my Dearest Aunt Ernie:
What can I saythank you for bringing me so much happiness and joy!!! You always knew the right thing to say when I was down and you always knew how to make someone feel good about themselves.you'd even compliment how beautiful your outfit was when you couldn't see a darn thing!!-) You just had a special way that can't be duplicated. Oh how I will especially miss taking that beautiful, looong drive thru the country to spend Christmas with you.seeing the rolling hills, smelling the fresh-crisp county air, maybe seeing some snow and of course seeing those beautiful tall pine trees that my Daddy loved so much. Whenever I saw those pine trees, I knew I was close.but the greatest thing was to see your smiling face and be met with a warm hug when I got to your door and you saying I'm so glad you're finally here hon' !
I'll miss us going to the May Homecoming that you loved so much at Flat Creek and then you explaining on the way back who was who and how I was related to them. Of course, let's not even talk about how you and I would stay up until 2 or 3 in the morning talking about family. what it was like growing up in the country in the old days, the simple things.the hard times.telling me things my Dad never told me.. and especially telling me about my Dad and what he was like growing up. I loved my Dad so much and we were very close, but your stories made me more close and more proud of him than I ever thought was possible! The stories of my sweet Annie Lee and Pete, and the sorrow of losing Annie Laura and what my grandfather did to bring her body back home, not to mention the last days of Aunt Dee and how you were there with her. I remember being so amazed that you dropped everything in your early married life to drive alone all the way from New Jersey back to Texarkana to take care of Annie Lee after her car accident and when I asked you how/why you did it.you simply said ..well, what are you gonna doit's family!. You not only loved people, you appreciated them! I will miss your appreciation of my cooking skills; shopping for you; taking you on drives; making a mess in your apartment when making flower arrangements to take to the cemetery; making your favorite Christmas cookies and you smiling and saying ooooo these are sooo goooood"; us talking about being cheap and me telling you that we should say " we are 'thriftynot cheap' and then us both laughing and saying no.we're just cheap and like a good bargain!!!; you wiping away my tears; being able to call you up and say well, how are you doing you ole' Bat and you laughing and then we'd gab for about an hour; your great sense of humor and you saying such things as I don't mind people drinking I just don't like it when they get stupid!!
I seldom heard you say anything bad about anybody and if you caught yourself starting to do that you would say well I'm not gonna say anything ugly. You didn't judgeyou just accepted people the way they were:fat, skinny, tall, short, ugly, pretty, rich, pooretc . You were one of the best examples I know of the living proof you truly walked the walk and thus you didn't have to talk about it!!! What a blessing you were to all!!
We made some great memoriesdidn't we ole' girl??? Now, I will say our special parting wordsbut this time, it will be me on the balcony waving good bye to you as you slowly walk into the sunshine........saying our special words..... I love you Aunt Ernie .. and I love you too hon'.
Lovingly,
Laura Lee Wyninegar
(proud daughter of Noble C. & Marjorie Wyninegar; granddaughter of Pete Wyninegar and Annie Lee Welch WyninegarNIECE of Ernestine Wyninegar Sluck)
March 7, 2017
Cindy Walker
To the Family of Mrs. Sluck:
I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express how much I will miss her. She was a great woman. A caring, loving, and someone who loved to laugh. She always had a smile. I looked forward to visiting with her. A very sweet woman
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