Minodora Slavik, 87, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, went to rest with the Lord, while surrounded by her family at Hospice of Chattanooga, on Friday November 26, 2021.

She was born and raised in Petrovtsy, a small town in Ukraine at the very border of Romania. She moved to California in December of 1992. Minodora had 6 biological children and 4 stepchildren; they soon joined her and her husband in the journey to the new land. In 2004 the family moved to Ooltewah Tn. For over 4 decades, in the prime of her life, Minodora raised her children, took care of her aging mom, and worked on the family farm. She loved her family and always worked hard to provide for them and keep them healthy and happy. Minodora was a faithful, active Christian woman, and a loyal friend to many. She was a prayer warrior and great matriarch who always prayed for her family. She was of the Seventh Day Adventist faith.

Minodora was preceded in death by her husband Ivan Slavik: Sons, Radu Slavik; George Slavik; and Daughter, Vera DaCruz.

Survivors include her sister Veronika Bruzha; Sons, Visile, Jeremy, Avram and Daniel Slavik.  Daughters, Olga Motresku, Helen Ionashku, and Olivia Pleshka. She also leaves behind 168 grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2021, in the chapel of Hamilton Funeral Home, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN.

Interment will follow at Collegedale Cemetery in Collegedale Tn.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, from 11:00 am to 1:00 p.m. at Hamilton Funeral Home.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike. (423) 531-3975.