Dale Ellen Slayton, 59, died Tuesday, February 17, 2105 at the Emporia Manor Nursing Home in Emporia, VA following years of struggle with a chronic illness. She was born on April 2, 1955 in Danville and was preceded in death by her parents, James Edward Slayton and Margaret Vernon Slayton. She is survived by her brother, James David Slayton and his wife, Janet Holley of Danville. Rather than a traditional memorial service, the family will have a private graveside service at Highland Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, we ask for donations to be made in her memory to ARC of Southside, 7180 U.S. Highway 29 North, Blairs, VA 24527 or First Baptist Church, 871 Main Street, Danville, VA 24541. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street is serving the Slayton family.