Dawn Juanita Sluder

Dawn J. (Hurley) Sluder peacefully passed away April 18, 2024, at the age of 62. Born August 24, 1961, to parents, James William Hurley, and Nancy (Carol) Lucy Hurley.

Dawn was much loved and highly thought of by the many people that came to know her, especially when she worked in the hospitality industry. In Dawn’s high school years, she was an exceptional and gifted athlete. She excelled in volleyball, basketball, softball, and track. During her senior year at Sikeston High School (Go Bulldogs) she broke and kept for many, many years the school record for the 100-yard dash. Also, we all know how much she enjoyed Mexican food! Dawn fought a hard battle at a very fast pace against Early Onset Alzheimer’s and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) for the last 4 years. Today we know that she is with her Lord and Savior and those that have preceded her in death. Her spirit and huge heart will be missed by many. Dawn was predeceased by her parents, James and Nancy Hurley, sister-in-law, Tabitha Hurley, and nephew Nicholas Hurley. Her spirit is carried on by her husband Gerald Sluder, son Christopher Welch (Ashlyn), step-daughter Sydney Sluder, brothers and spouses, Norman Hurley (Paul), Ron Hurley (Kathy), Michael Hurley (Paige) and Carroll Hurley (Tracy), as well as a number of nieces, nephews and friends.

The family also would like to thank her special friends, Pastor Don and Alice Grady for all their love and support during this entire time, as well as her long-time friend Deanna Powell. In lieu of flowers, please give donations to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org).

Visitation will start at 3:00pm on Sunday, April 21, 2024 in the Chapel Mausoleum at Resthaven Memorial Gardens and a the service to honor and celebrate Dawn's life will  begin at 4:00pm with burial to follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, located at 2642 East Highway 25 70 Dandridge, Tn. 37725.

Family and friends may sign the online register and post condolences at

www.resthavenmemorialgardens.com

Services provided by Resthaven Funeral Home|Cemetery|Cremations.

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