Phyllis R. (Copeland) Slaton, 92, of Little Rock died Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Little Rock. She was born Oct. 21, 1932, in Nashville to the late Oscar Copeland and Annie Glasgow Copeland.
She taught children with special needs and retired from Little Rock School District. She was a member of the Temple Baptist Church of Little Rock.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, David E. Slaton, and her sister, DeRhonda Woodruff.
Survivors include: her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah McCabe and husband Stephen; a brother and sister-in-law, Tommy Copeland and Laverne; also grandchildren.
Graveside services were at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in County Line Cemetery, under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home of Nashville.
Online at latimerfuneralhome.com.
