Ouida Newman Sloan

(Nov. 4, 2012)

Ouida Newman Sloan, widow of H.A. (Buster) Sloan (of 63 years) formerly of 318 Englewood Road, Madisonville, passed away at 6:30 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 4, at NHC Healthcare of Athens. She was a daughter of the late Rolin and Mable Newman. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Madisonville, a graduate of Englewood High School and Maryville College. She was a retired Monroe County elementary school teacher and enjoyed playing Bridge with her friends. She was an avid collector of antique dolls and other collectables. She displayed and decorated her home year round with items she had collected for many years. Her home was always open for friends to come by during Christmas and holiday seasons.

She was 88.

Survivors include: Stephen M. and Cliffette Sloan of Maryville; and Allen Sloan of Loudon;

Granddaughter and spouse-Kelleye ad Eric Swanson of Tellico Plains;

Great-grandchildren-Cody Swanson and Evan Swanson, both of Tellico Plains;

Sister-in-law-Sue Sloan of Madisonville;

Brother-in-law-Warren Graves of Morristown;

Several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends fro noon-2 p.m., Tuesday with funeral services following with Dr. Lon Shoopman and Rev. John E. Pennington officiating. Interment will follow in Haven Hill Memorial Gardens. Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville, in charge of arrangements.