The resolution expresses profound sadness over the passing of Lillian D. Slay from LaFayette, Alabama, who died on April 27, 2024. A native of Chambers County, Mrs. Slay was born on October 5, 1928, and dedicated her life to her family, including her husband Prather and their five children, while managing a well-known family farm celebrated for its produce. She was actively involved in her community, serving as President of the Farmers Federation Women's Committee and playing a key role in the distribution of agricultural literature through the establishment of 13 Book Barns in the county. Additionally, she was a member of the Hamburg/Five Points Homemakers' Club and an active participant in Chapel Hill Methodist Church.

Mrs. Slay's legacy is marked by her deep love for her family, which includes her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, as well as a wide circle of friends and community members. The resolution acknowledges the significant impact she had on those around her and emphasizes that her memory will be cherished by all who knew her. It concludes with a formal tribute to her life and heartfelt condolences to her family, reflecting the shared grief of the community at her loss.