Carol Sue Slaughter was born on February 6, 1944, in Carthage, Missouri, to Herbert Crow and Ilene (Stiles) Crow.  She passed away on April 30, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Highlandville, Missouri, at the age of 82.

Carol was a loving friend, mom, grandma, great-grandma, and great-great grandma.  She enjoyed spending her time on cruises to tropical destinations, camping with family, fishing, and gambling.

She is survived by her children: Frank Reynolds (Karen) of Webb City, Missouri, Ronda Clark (Tim) of Highlandville, Missouri, and Ryan Slaughter of Moberly, Missouri; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild; and two sisters Delores Moser (Art) of Joplin, Missouri, and Janet Crow of Miami, Oklahoma.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Ilene Crow; her husband, Ralph Andy Slaughter; one daughter, Robin Logsdon; two grandchildren, Brett Reynolds and Micah Frerer; a great-grandchild, Skyler Logsdon; one brother, Darrell Crow; and two sisters, Melba Duckett and Debbie Smith.

Visitation will be from 1:00 – 2:00 pm on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Clark Funeral Home Chapel of Memories.  The Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on May 6, 2026, at Clark Funeral Home Chapel of Memories.  The Graveside service will immediately follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Neosho, Missouri.