Dory (Bodle) Slack

Doris Jean "Dory" Slack, 91, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away with her loving family by her side on Saturday, September 19th, 2026 at Ridgewood Health Campus in Lawrenceburg, IN. Dory was born in Rising Sun, IN on July 22, 1935, a daughter of the late Elsie (Holdcraft) Bodle and James Frank Bodle. She grew up in the Rising Sun community and was a 1953 graduate of Rising Sun High School. Dory continued her education and went on to graduate from the Bethesda School of Nursing in 1956. Dory married Russell Wayne Slack on June 2, 1956 at the Rising Sun Nazarene Church. Dory and Russell spent many devoted and love filled years together and were able to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary this year. Dory was employed by the Ohio County Health Department as the County Nurse from 1963 till her retirement in 2000. She also served as School Nurse for Rising Sun-Ohio County Schools. During this time Dory received recognition for her outstanding service and dedication to the public.  She was known for her kind and caring nature and devotion to helping others. Early in her career she also worked for Bethesda and Dunham Hospitals in Cincinnati and Dearborn County Hospital. She was also a member of the Rising Sun Medical Center Board. Dory was very artistic and enjoyed painting, doing ceramics and all types of sewing and needlework projects. She created many items that her family will treasure always. Dory was also a talented musician. She played piano and was the organist for the Rising Sun Nazarene Church where she was a long time faithful member. She later also attended the Rising Sun Church of Christ. She and Russell also sang together for many church services and other occasions.  Dory was former chairman and member of the board of directors for the Area 12 Council on Aging. She was selected as Senior Volunteer Of The Year in 1998. Dory was a woman of strong faith and enjoyed reading, the bible being her favorite book. Dory leaves behind a legacy of Christian love and devotion to her cherished family and the community she proudly served.

Dory is survived by her loving husband, Russell Slack, of Rising Sun, IN; by her daughters: Yvonne Baker, of Cincinnati, OH; Becky Brown (David), of Rising Sun, IN and Darla Koons (Shane), of Rising Sun, IN; by her sons: Stan Slack (Wendy), of Rising Sun, IN and Steve Slack (Heather), of Rising Sun, IN; by her grandchildren: Beth Baker (Mitch), Lindsay Perrmann (Jason), Brandon Baker (Brittany), Rachael Cole (Jake), Emily Warner, Austin Slack, Jason Bond, Anna Ballart (Keaton), Meg Curran (Ben), Jessica Martini (Zach) and Nicholas Koons (Emma); by great grandchildren: Brody, Bryson, Griffin, Bella, Landon, Aubrey, Brynn, Cody and Henry on the way. Dory is also survived by her brother-in-law, Raymond Slack; by her sister-in-law, Wilma Bodle and by her adoptive family, Bob & JoAnn Black and their daughters Tara & Bobbie Jo. Dory was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Elsie Bodle; by her brother, Lucian Bodle and by her daughter-in-law, Cathy Slack.

Public visitation will be 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Monday, September 28th, 2026 at Markland Funeral Home in Rising Sun, IN. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at Rising Sun New Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Interim Hospice or Rising Sun Church of Christ or Charity of Donor's Choice.

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