Susanna Jeanette (Hite) Slaughter

Last Updated on March 19, 2025 by Cass County Communication Network

Susanna Jeanette (Hite) Slaughter, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Galveston, Indiana, on Friday, March 14th. She was born on March 5th, 1947, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Lewis and Esther Hite.

Susanna was the loving mother to Erin (Slaughter) Bennett and the late Lori Slaughter. 

She began her career at Delco Electronics. She then earned a degree in elementary education from Indiana University Kokomo and spent many decades as a substitute teacher for Lewis Cass and Maconaquah Schools.

Susanna shared her father’s love of gardening and looked forward each year to planning, planting, and maintaining an amazing garden. She found much joy in sharing all she could grow with her family and friends.

A gifted seamstress, she created countless dresses, outfits, costumes, pillows and curtains, generously sharing her talent with those around her.

Susanna was a tremendous cook. She looked forward to any opportunity to prepare a large meal for her family. Thanksgiving and Christmas were particularly special occasions, as she showered her loved ones with an array of homemade cookies and treats.

Susanna was an amazing grandmother. There were no greater recipients of her love than her three grandsons, Eli, Milan and Beck Bennett. She took full advantage of every opportunity to spend time with them, spending countless hours sharing and teaching them her many talents.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 20 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Murray-Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston. The family will hold a private burial.

Contributions in her memory may be made to Galveston Public Library. 

Condolences can be shared at www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com.