Leona B Sluss Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Leona Baize Sluss, 88, of Ringgold died Thursday, August 27, 2020 at SOVAH – Danville after a short decline in health. Born in McHenry, KY on September 13, 1931, she was a daughter of Joseph Ronnie Baize and Addie Mae Gaddis Baize. Mrs. Sluss was raised in Detroit and worked as a bookkeeper with an architectural engineering firm. She has lived in Danville since 2001 and was a member of Temple Baptist Church. On January 19, 1968 she married Thomas James Sluss, who died July 17, 2014. She is survived by a sister, Sarah Lee Atkins of Detroit; a brother-in-law, Hiram V. Sluss, and wife, Betty of Danville; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by siblings, Vernon McNeil Baize and wife, Mildred; Charles William Baize and wife, Valery; Harold Ronnie Baize and wife, Willie Jo; Floyd Thomas Baize and wife, Shirley; Joe Carrol Baize and wife, Teresa and Brenda Joyce Baize, and husband, Warner. Expressions of love to her dedicated caregivers, Miss Queenie and Miss Ella. A private interment will be held in Danville Memorial Gardens and a Celebration of Life service will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Ringgold Fire and Rescue P.O. Box 10 Ringgold, VA 24586 or the Danville Life Saving Crew 202 Christopher Lane Danville, VA 24541. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is serving the Sluss family.

Leona B Sluss

September 13, 1931 - August 27, 2020