Paula Janel Slayback Obituary (1963

Paula Janel Slayback left this earthly world on April 19th, 2023, a day after turning 60. She would have proclaimed that it was just her luck that it was the day after her birthday and not the day before, allowing her obituary to say that she was 59, rather than 60. Life for her was never an easy path, but she always figured out a way for everything. She was a bargain shopper, always finding a deal and always thinking of others. She'd often stroll the aisles of Hobby Lobby or Homegoods sending pictures of items along the way, asking if we liked them because she'd be sure to sweep them up. Her life's focus was her family. She is survived by her children, Christina (Gregg) Connal, Amanda (Brandon) Baker, and her baby, Travis Terrell. Mother, Jane Goss, brothers and sisters, Michael (Gina) Goss, Patty Goss, Peggy (Stan) Musial, David (Stephanie) Slayback. She was welcomed into Heaven by her father, Donald Slayback, and grandmother, Anna Belle Rousey Slayback, who was instrumental in raising her, as well as Sister Pamela Washam, and special Aunts, Laverne Wherry, and Wanda Cundiff. She affectionately was known as "Nan" by her grandchildren, Kain Carnahan, Anthony Connal, Kyleigh and Mattie Baker. You could often find her in the summer sitting at a softball game or in the stands at a Kenny Chesney concert pretending that she was on a beach in Mexico. She adored all things that sparkled, Bravo TV, gnomes, and her dog Tucker. Her laugh was infectious and could always be heard from across the room. She was a mom to many. However, the days of "Don's Crib" likely aged her by a few years. As Kenny Chesney would say, "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems," please dress casual for her services (just kidding, please wear a shirt and shoes). Services will be held Monday, April 24th at Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home in Heyworth. Visitation will be from 11:00 - 1:00pm, with the funeral following. Burial will be a Long Point Cemetery, Wapella. We wish to thank her wonderful care teams at Carle BroMenn, Carle Foundation Hospital, as well as Barnes-Jewish Hospital for the care they provided over the last month and a half. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the family.