Mary Ellen Goman Slocum

Mary Ellen Goman “Meg” Slocum (76) of Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully at her home, rejoining the love and joy of her life, Jonathan Davis Slocum, to whom she was married for 46 years.

Meg is survived by her children, Sarah Elizabeth Slocum Hallock (Mark) of Atlanta, GA; Charles Matthew Slocum (Lauren) of Charleston, SC; and Richard Whitfield Slocum (Carey) of New Orleans, LA; her grandchildren, Parker Davis Hallock, Jonathan Bradford Hallock, Charles Porter Hallock, Walker Whitfield Slocum, Davis King Slocum, Henry Coefield Slocum, and Charles Knight Slocum, whom she loved dearly. Also surviving Meg is her brother, Richard Douglas Goman (Jean) of West Chester, PA.

Meg entered the world on September 11, 1949, in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, born to Mary Elizabeth Althouse Goman and Lloyd Goman. She grew up spending her summers in Maine, a tradition she continued through most of her life and passed on to her kids and grandkids. She had many dear friends in Maine whom she missed when distance was between them. Meg attended Dickinson College, where she was a member of the Chi Omega Fraternity and was involved in many campus activities and clubs. She enjoyed writing for the school’s publications and working as a member of the yearbook staff. She made lifelong friends and met her future husband, which eventually brought her to South Carolina where she continued her family’s distinguished tradition of practicing law after graduating from The University of South Carolina Law School.

Meg was a strong, intelligent, and confident woman. She became the first woman to represent USC Law on its National Moot Court team, driving them further into the national tournament than any squad had gone in over a decade. In a true reflection of Meg’s determination, she gave birth to her first child over Christmas break and returned 10 days later to complete her studies. By 1977, she was sworn in as the first female Assistant United States Attorney in the State of South Carolina. She knew her way around a courtroom and carried herself with poise and grace throughout her professional career.

In her spare time, she enjoyed music and going to concerts with Jon and friends, her vintage classic rock t-shirt collection was superb. Meg was passionate about writing and the arts; her meticulous sculptures and charcoal drawings adorn family and friends’ houses today. Many weekends were spent boating at Lake Murray, fishing at the family farm, and unwinding at Edisto, offering the perfect blend of entertainment and relaxation. Traveling, whether abroad or to visit her seven beloved grandsons, brought her the most joy.

Meg and Jon were blessed and thankful for their loving family members and friends who were part of their lives and joined them for their many adventures, creating lasting memories.
A celebration of Meg’s wonderfully lived life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.