Freida Kay Slavens (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Freida Kay Slavens, daughter of George and Etta May Henry Barnes, was born April 19, 1953, in Garden City, Kansas. She departed this life Wednesday, April 22, 2015, in her home, near Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of sixty-two years, and three days.
On May 3, 1969, she was united in marriage to Charles W. Slavens, and to this union two daughters were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Ben and George Barnes; and two sisters, Jean Lundblade, and Gladys Bailey.
Freida is survived by her husband of forty-five years, Charles, of the home; two daughters, Patty Burroughs, of Kingston Mines, Illinois, and Renea Dowden, of Lebanon, Missouri; eight grandchildren; three brothers, Eddie Barnes, of the State of Texas, Billy Barnes, and Kenneth Barnes; a sister, Vickie Barnes, of Lebanon, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born in Kansas, and was raised in the Stoutland, Missouri area. After she and Charles were married, they made their home in the Lebanon community, and lovingly raised their children. Freida was a devoted homemaker to her husband and family, and also worked at the Dollar General Store for a few years. She had been employed in the housekeeping department at Mercy Hospital in Lebanon for a number of years, and really enjoyed her work and spending time with friends and co-workers.
Freida had made her profession of faith in Christ and attended Eldridge Full Gospel Church.
In her spare time she enjoyed playing cards and other games. Her family was most important to her and she especially enjoyed having time with her children and grandchildren.
Freida was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and know that her family and friends will cherish the wonderful memories she created for them during her lifetime.
A memorial has been established and donations may be left at the funeral home.
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