Memorial services for 71-year old Constance Slattery of Martin, SD, are Sat, June 22, 2024 at 10:00 at the American Legion in Martin.
Burial will be in the Martin Community Cemetery.
Online condolences may be left at chamberlainchapel.com
Constance (Connie) Goodwin Slattery was born Sept 2, 1933 in Watertown, SD, to parents Albert Clive Moorehouse and Florence McDonald-Moorhouse. She passed away Thurs June 13, 2024 in Martin at the Bennett County Hospital.
Connie grew up in White River, SD until her high school years when the family moved to Martin. She graduated from Bennett County High School in 1952 and remained in Martin, taking a job at the local Bennett County Coop.
In addition to the Coop, Connie also worked for over 30 years in the office at the Martin Livestock sale barn.
It was during her early years at the Coop that Connie met John Slattery of Martin. John and Connie were married in 1955 and resided in Martin for several years until they were able to build a home on the Slattery family farm and ranch in 1957.
John and Connie raised 4 children: Joe, Jeff, Paul & Jean. Besides raising four kids, Connie spent many hours helping on the farm in the hay field, summer fallowing, working cattle, or wherever she was needed.
Through the years, Connie was involved in the Beta Sigma Pi sorority, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Legion Auxiliary – donating many hours of community service.
She loved gardening and growing flowers, but she was best known for being an amazing cook. She was especially proud of her 5 grandchildren. Two doctors, two nurses, and a construction manager. Connie will be deeply missed by her family.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Florence Moorhouse, brother Alfred Moorhouse, and sister Helen Crosswait.
Connie is survived by her husband of 69 years John; her sons Joe (Lorna) Slattery, Jeff Slattery, and Paul Slattery; daughter Jean (Brian) Kirk; grandchildren Casey Slattery, Brianna Slattery, John Paul Slattery (Kaytlyn), Melissa Slattery (Lonnie Lesmeister), and Megan Slattery; and great-grandchildren Kase, Krew, Kaden, Reagan and Easton.
Bennett County Funeral Service in Martin is in charge of arrangements for Constance Slattery.