Martha "Marty" Lee Slocum

Born Aug. 21, 1942, in Colfax, Wash., to Charles and Lois Lisenbee, Martha "Marty" Lee Slocum passed away Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022 in Spokane Valley, Wash.

A woman who was all about 'bling and sparkle', Marty graduated from Oakesdale High School. becoming a cosmetologist after attending beauty school. She eventually furthered her career as a grocery checker working many years at Tidyman's Grocery store.

Marrying John McElfish on Dec. 19, 1962, and then Bernie Slocum on March 9, 1991, Marty loved spending time with her family, dancing, camping, (Plummer RV Club member), boating, country music and nice cars - especially her 1993 Mustang.

Marty is survived by daughter, Tifani T. (Kevin) Miller of Spokane Valley, Wash .; two brothers, Jack (Lyn) Lisenbee of Spokane Valley, and Dave (Candy) Lisenbee of Farmington, Wash .; sister, Connie (Jerry) Kruckenberg of Tekoa, Wash .; three grandchildren, Taryn Coleman, Talan Durgin and Savannah Miller; and four great-grandchildren, Dawson Coleman, Nevaeh Lola Durgin, Brinlee Durgin and Kacen Durgin.

Marty was preceded in death by her husband, Bernie Slocum; and one daughter, Heidi Neuhann.

A memorial service and reception is scheduled for 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, at Hennessey Valley Funeral Home, 1315 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley.

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