Please join us in honoring the life of Tammy Slayton. You are welcome to attend her funeral service in person or you can watch the LIVE Broadcast at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 12, 2026. Simply click the link below to view the service.

Funeral Service Broadcast for Tammy Slayton

Tammy Ruth Stratton Slayton, 63, wife of Shawn Kevin Slayton, passed away on January 7, 2026, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center in Frankfort, KY. Born April 10, 1962, in Harrodsburg, KY, she was the daughter of the late William Howard Stratton and Marcella Gay Jordan Allen.

Tammy was a self-employed hairdresser throughout her life, a profession through which she formed lasting relationships and touched many lives. In her spare time, she found joy in gardening, reading—especially her Bible—sitting outdoors, singing, and playing her guitar. Above all else, Tammy cherished her family and loved them deeply.

Including her husband of 25 years, Shawn, Tammy is survived by her daughters, Mindy Driskell and Joni Drummond; her grandchildren, Brianna Watson, Trinity McCoy, Madilyn McCoy, and Bentley Driskell; one great-grandson, Kason Stephens; two brothers, Troy Allen Stratton and Tony Wayne Stratton; and two step-brothers, Guy Allen and Eric Allen.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, January 12, 2026 at the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home. Bro. Randy Adams will officiate the service.  Burial will follow at the Lawrenceburg Cemetery.  Visitation will take place from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, Sunday and after 10:00 AM Monday till time of service at 11:00 AM.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jeff Stratton, Terry Stratton, Tyler Wilson, Ricky Fultz, Glenn Hawkins, and John Bast. Gene Slayton, Troy Stratton, and Tony Stratton will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, KY. Condolences may be shared at www.ritchieandpeach.com.