Rebecca Lynn Slate

Rebecca “Becky” Lynn Slate (Saunders-Grove), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 6, 2025, at age 69.

Born October 6, 1955, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. “Elmer” Saunders Sr., and Ruby Irene Saunders (Mose).

She attended Winter Street Elementary, West Washington Street Middle School, and was a 1973 graduate of South Hagerstown High School. Becky also attended Hagerstown Girls Club from 1961-1973, which she loved!

She was employed with Washington County Public Schools as a school bus driver and paraprofessional from 1985 until her retirement in 2016. Prior to this, Becky worked at Fahrney Keedy Nursing Home, Dr. Waheed, Washington County Hospital, Potomac Center, and Weis Markets.

Becky loved spending time with her family and friends; she was a “mom” to many over the years and welcomed them into her heart and home. She was an active member of Broadfording Church of the Brethren Fellowship and attended “Heart to Heart” Women’s Bible Study. Blessed with a beautiful voice, Becky loved to sing along with artists of the 50’s and 60’s; some of her favorites were Connie Francis, Patsy Cline, Perry Como, and Bobby Darin. She also played Christmas music all year long. Along with her husband, Bob, Becky could dance the night away. Becky was always watching classic television and movies, and was known for her love of Gone with the Wind.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Bob Slate, and their daughter, Becca (Rob) Brown; her son, Gary (Cathy) Grove II; two step-daughters, Sharon Slate and Teresa (Ralph) Crawford; grandchildren, Eric Wishard, Cherilyn (Justin) Koerting, Tyler Shaw, Sara Grove, Amber Grove, and Ruby Brown; great-grandchildren, Talon, Tanor and Tatum Koerting; one sister, Connie Shaffer; brothers Bobby (Janet) Saunders, Jimmy (Ellen) Saunders, Johnny (Nancy) Saunders, and David Saunders; and one brother-in-law, Bud Slate.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Charles, Leroy, and Dwight Saunders; sisters Judy Turner and Mary Burkley; brothers-in-law, William Turner, William Wade, Samuel Shaffer, Casey Slate, and John Hellane; sisters-in-law, Tina Saunders, Peg Hellane, Judy Slate, and Pam Slate.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 11 am at Broadfording Church of the Brethren Fellowship, 14010 Greencastle Pike, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740, followed by burial at Rest Haven Cemetery. Pastor Chris Mohler will officiate.

The family will receive friends and relatives one hour before service.

A funeral reception will be held at Broadfording Church of the Brethren Fellowship after the burial.

In memory of Becky, donations can be made out to Broadfording Church of the Brethren Fellowship.