Mrs. Ina Marie Sluder, age 90, of Chatsworth passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 at Murray Medical Center.

She was born on August 25, 1926 in Tennga.

“Miss Ina” came to Chatsworth at the age of 19. Recently widowed and with two children under the age of three to support. She found employment at a small business which made mattresses. She and her sister shared a large house just a short distance north of the Wright Hotel. She was able to cross the street to her work and saved on taxi fare. World War II was in progress and many things were rationed but she cared well for her little family. When she was 21 years old she married Clyde Sluder; together they raised a family in Chatsworth. She lived in the same community on North Fourth Avenue for over 63 years. She has many of the neighbors left who stayed in the community. She loved her Savior Jesus Christ and proved it by being a servant to all. She was very honest and fair in her dealings with everyone and loved with such compassion and devotion. The community was indeed blessed to have this precious lady living and serving in their midst. “Miss Ina” is leaving a legacy that will be an example for many. Her life brought great joy to her and all who knew her. She will not be forgotten!

Ina was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church in Chatsworth and a gifted composer of poetry and music. She loved her family, loved her Lord Jesus Christ, and adored her sweet puppy, Charlie.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Sluder; infant son, Lloyd Sluder; son-in-law, Edward Whitfield; father and mother, William and Ethel Foster; and sister, Mattie Hudgins.

Survivors include, sons & daughters-in-law, Dan and Katie Sluder of Chatsworth, Sonny and Brenda Green of Chatsworth; daughter, Peggy Whitfield of Rocky Face; grandchildren, Michael Whitfield and wife, Jean, of Tunnel Hill, Mark Whitfield and wife, Mary, of Rocky Face, Shalina Sluder Jackson and husband, Russell, of Chatsworth, Josh Sluder and wife, Bonnie, of Chatsworth, Spencer Green and wife, Robin, of Chatsworth; great-grandchildren, Ananias “Bo” Whitfield and wife, Alanna, of Tunnel Hill, Josiah “Cy” Whitfield and wife, Jane, of Atlanta, Jessica Thomas and husband, Jeremy of Rocky Face, Chandler Jackson of Chatsworth, Macie Kate, Maddie, and Coleman Sluder of Chatsworth; great-great grandchildren, Trysten Whitfield of Dalton, Josiah, Benaiah, and Callen Whitfield of Atlanta. Mrs. Sluder is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family would like to extend their gratitude and love to their Mamaw’s special caregivers who have shown her so much love and compassion: Ray Gibson, Wayne and Linda Sanford, and Icey Deal – all of Chatsworth.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Sluder will be held Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Cochran, Rev. Donnie Flood and Rev. Russell Jackson officiating. Interment will follow in the Cool Springs Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.