Karen Lynn Slavings
Funeral services for Karen Lynn Slavings, 60, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Bakersfield Pavilion, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Slavings passed away at 12:04 p.m., Monday, September 25, 2017 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri.
She was born September 4, 1957, at Lockwood, Missouri, to Bailey Leon Hill and Rosemary James Hill. On December 29, 1973, she was married at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Steve Slavings. Mrs. Slavings was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bakersfield where she was a youth Sunday school teacher for thirty-one years. She operated a fireworks stand for many years; she enjoyed singing and watching her grandkids play sports. Karen loved her family, her many friends and her community.
She is survived by her husband, Steve Slavings, of the family home; three children, Heather Smith and husband, Robert, Udall, Missouri, Heath Slavings and wife, Shanna, Webb City, Missouri and Jordan Slavings and wife, Diana, Mountain Home, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Nautica, Callie, Blaine, Bryndale, Milo and Henry; two brothers, Terry Leon Hill and wife, Vicki and Jerry Hill and wife, Vickie, all of Highlandville, Missouri; one sister, Amber Henry and husband, Rodney, Nixa, Missouri; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; several nieces and nephews; and her lifelong friends, Lynda Smith and Susie Green.
Her parents, one nephew and one great-niece, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Bakersfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Bakersfield Food Pantry and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Lisa Manion Meade
September 26, 2017 @ 4:56 pm
I enjoyed Karen’s good humor and infectious smile. I worked with her when I was a sassy teenager but she always was kind to me. I treasure the many memories of her.
Marian Harris
September 26, 2017 @ 6:18 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Elizabeth Keller-Crites
September 26, 2017 @ 10:05 pm
Our heart felt condolences to your family at this time of loss. Karen was always so special in my life and meant everything to me. She was like a big sister to me, was a mentor, and mostly a friend for over 20 yrs. She always strived to serve her family, God and community, and she was blessed in all those ways. She was a wonderful person and I will never forget how she has impacted my life. Sincerely, Liz keller
Lana Orf Krohne
September 27, 2017 @ 12:38 pm
I knew Karen early in my life as ‘Heather’s Mom’ and then a part-time chauffeur after basketball practice. I got to know Karen more as a co-worker at Lakeway, where I really got to see how she inner acted with the whole Caulfield/Bakersfield community. She knew everyone and always greeted you with a smile and a ‘how are you doing and what have you been up to?’. For many, she was one person that was easy to talk to and would give advice and showed genuine concerned for others. My heart goes out to her family as her presence will be truely missed by all.
Melanie (Durham) Yocom
September 27, 2017 @ 1:05 pm
Just wanted you all to know how much my heart hurts at the loss of Karen. I hurt for y’all and I hurt for all of us who were lucky enough to have known her all our lives. I’m a little envious that Karen’s getting to see everyone that I love and miss! I know she saw Jesus first, then I’m sure her next stop was Bro & Sis Hill (her precious parents)… I’m also sure among all our loved ones she’s saw my dad as well. We’ll see Karen and the rest of them some day and I’m thinking it’s not that far away!
Brian and Sherri Haas
October 8, 2017 @ 10:04 am
We are so sorry for your loss. We hate that Karen was taken way too early in her life. Our heartfelt condolenses go out to Steve and his family. If you need anything, we’re just a phone call away.