Sister Margaret Patrice Slattery entered eternal life on July 27, 2024 at The Village at Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas.  She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 19, 1926 to Margaret Mary (Harris) and Patrick J. Slattery.

She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in 1944, professed first vows in 1947 and perpetual vows in 1952. She taught in schools in Illinois and Missouri before serving at Incarnate Word College (now the University of the Incarnate Word), San Antonio in a variety of capacities until her retirement.  These included English Professor, Academic Dean, President and Chancellor.  She is the author of Promises to Keep, a two-volume history of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.

Sister Margaret Patrice was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret Mary and Patrick J. Slattery, her brother Monsignor Robert P. Slattery, her sister, Betty O'Brien and her niece, Mary Buchek.  She is survived by her nieces, Peggy O'Brien and Patricia Dolan, relatives and friends, and her community, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.

FUNERAL SERVICE

Friday, August 2, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. in

The Chapel of the Incarnate Word

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the

Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word

4503 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209