Edith Lorraine Sluss Beavers died Nov. 29, 2013, anxiously looking forward to having a reunion with her most beloved parents, daughter and family members who died before her.

Born in 1923, in Jenkinjones, W.Va., she was the beloved eldest daughter of the late Frank N. and AraBelle (Walk) Sluss.

A member of Ziegel's Lutheran Church, Breinigsville, her most valued church memories were of Mom, Dad and all nine children filing into Jenkinjones United Methodist Church.

A hardworking and devoted mother, her entire life and love was dedicated to raising her two daughters to be the very best they could be, and she was very proud of that accomplishment.

That love and devotion also included her dedication to her three grandchildren, her mother, father, sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews.

She also had many special lifelong friendships that were important to her.

Her survivors include a daughter, Mary J. and husband Joseph Perun of New Tripoli; sisters Janice M. Mahaffey, Naomi M. Murry, Drs. Grace A. and husband R.D. "Buddy" McGee; brother Randolph R. and wife Betty; grandchildren Bryan J. and Robert S. Perun, and Christina J., wife of Chris Schucker; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Jackie Gale.

Her memorial service will be 12:30 p.m. Dec. 7, at Ziegels Union Church, 9990 Ziegels Church Road, Breinigsville, with the Rev. Bruce D. MacLaughlin officiating.

Visitation will be noon to 12:30 p.m. Interment will be private at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Baltimore, Md.

Condolences may be offered to the family at kellerfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ziegels Lutheran Church.

Arrangements made by Keller Funeral Homes Inc., Fogelsville.