Louise Effler Slagle, 84, of Black Mountain, passed away August 15, 2017. Louise was born January 1, 1933 in McDowell County to the late Sylvester and Bertie Effler. She was a member of Kerlee Heights Baptist Church. Louise was a loving wife, mother and friend. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, JP Slagle; and siblings, Dorothy Poteat, Bud Effler, Lois Crisp, and Pearl Anglin. She is survived by her sons, Jerry Slagle and Robert Slagle; siblings, Myrtle Turner and Ed Effler; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.