Almatie Slaughter Eley

September 9, 1932 - June 5, 2017

Almatie Slaughter Eley (84), known by most as "Ms. Mate", entered into eternal rest on June 5, 2017 at Creekside Care and Rehabilitation in Ahoskie, NC. She was the daughter of the late Lee Roger and Icy Dora Dukes Slaughter and the widow of Rency Lee Eley Sr. "Ms. Mate" was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she remained active until her health failed. She was employed by and retired from Roanoke Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie, NC. Left to cherish fond memories are her devoted children, James, Larry Sr. (Evelyn), Rency II, Calvin (Martell), Joycelyn (Coley), Icy, Mervin (Tammie), Ronald (Thelma) and Thennie (Marvin Jr.): 19 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren, 6 siblings/ step siblings and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Ms. Mate was preceded in death by three daughters; Christine Eley, Wilma Williams, Sonji Williams and one foster son, McCoy Porter.