Longtime Comcast Employee Emma Lou Slater Passes Away at 85

Slater, a resident of Orange, Texas, died in Forest City, North Carolina on March 1.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 12:00am

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Emma Lou Slater, an 85-year-old woman who lived in Orange, Texas for many years and worked at Comcast Cable before retiring, passed away on March 1 in Forest City, North Carolina. A graveside service will be held on March 13 in Orange.

Why it matters

Slater's passing marks the end of an era for a long-time Comcast employee and beloved community member in Orange, Texas, where she maintained deep friendships and relationships for over 60 years.

The details

Born in Cameron Parish, Louisiana in 1940, Slater had a long career working for Comcast Cable before retiring. She was a loving mother to her three sons - William, Ronald, and Darren - and was known for her joy in maintaining meaningful, long-lasting friendships with those she met.

  • Emma Lou Slater was born on June 1, 1940.
  • Slater passed away on March 1, 2026.
  • A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The players

Emma Lou Slater

An 85-year-old woman who lived in Orange, Texas for many years and worked at Comcast Cable before retiring.

Joseph Cormier

Slater's father.

Estelle (Comeaux) Cormier

Slater's mother.

William (Bill) Beatty

Slater's son.

Ronald K. Beatty

Slater's son, who preceded her in death.

Darren Beatty

Slater's surviving son.

James Slater

Slater's late husband.

Ronald K. Beatty

Slater's ex-husband, who preceded her in death.

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The takeaway

Emma Lou Slater's passing marks the end of an era for a long-time Comcast employee and beloved community member in Orange, Texas, where she maintained deep friendships and relationships for over 60 years.