Mary K. (Byrd) Slater, 64, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Family to hold memorial service 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019 at The Benton Church (off Hwy 254) in Benton, KS. Mary was born in Wichita, KS on May 17, 1955, to Renley John Byrd of Clifton, KS and the late Mary Edith (Wheaton) Byrd. She worked for the Red Cross for 15 years, first as a driver and later as a phlebotomist. She is survived by: her father; daughter, Jennifer L. Coultas and husband Christopher of Wichita, KS; brother, John G. Byrd and wife Lora of Clifton, KS; sister, Julia A. Byrd of Towanda, KS; 5 grandchildren. Memorials to Open Door Ministries P.O. Box 2756 Wichita, KS 67201. Casual dress is requested at the service.