of Jonesboro, AR
May 20, 1958 - September 12, 2017
Christi Slayton, 59, of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017. She was born May 20, 1958 in Osceola to Harold and Lou (Johnson) Flynn. Christi received a BS in Marketing from Arkansas State University, she was a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi Soroity, Dream Girl for the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity and the ASU Homecoming Queen in 1977. She worked for the AR State Auditor's Office and was the owner of the Club Tan Studios and Coffee Gallery. Christi attended the 1st Baptist Church, was an avid tennis player, bridge player and anything that challenged her mind, but the loves of her life were her family, especially her husband, daughters and grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her father, paternal and maternal grandparents.
Survivors include, her husband, Joe Slayton; daughters, Natalie (Cody) Murray of Oklahoma City, Nicole (Stephen) Townsend of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Evan and Jack Murray and Slayton and Terryn Townsend; mother, Lou (Johnson) Flynn Hensley of Sherwood; brothers, James (Leslie) Flynn of McKinney, TX., Gary (Donna) Flynn of Cabot, Bobby (Nancy) Corwyn of Little Rock and Jeff Flynn of Chicago, IL.; sister Vicki Flynn of North Little Rock.
Funeral service will be Friday, September 15, 2017 at the 1st Baptist Church, 701 S. Main St., at 10:00 AM with Bruce Venable and John Freeman officiating. Pallbearers will be Gary Flynn, Jeff Flynn, Bobby Corwyn, Cody Murray, James Flynn, Stephen Townsend, J.J. Slayton and Greg Slayton . Honorary pallbearers will be LeAnn Edington, Brenda Boone, Vicki Flynn, Greta Bradley, Kelli Culpepper, Renata Byler, Sandra and Richard Lusby. Burial will be at Jonesboro Memorial Park.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 14, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the Roller-Farmers Union Home Chapel.
Lasting Memorials can be made to the Special Olympics.
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34 Condolence(s)
Priscilla Rhodes (Cilla Jones)
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Ben and I are so sad to hear about Christi. Such a heartbreaking loss. Please know we are thinking and praying for your family. May you come to find peace in your time.
Priscilla
Steve Davis
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Joe, I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Christi as my older cousin who loved all of her family and always kept up with her brothers playing basketball in the driveway when we were kids. She had the most beautiful smile every time I saw her. We love you.
Steve and Angela
(Shirley's oldest son)
Nancy McDonald
Sunday, September 17, 2017
My prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Frank Rowles
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Joe, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Frank Rowles
Bill & Elaine Kamp
Friday, September 15, 2017
Dear Joe, James and Families,
We cannot express our sadness at the loss of Christi. Our prayers are for you to find comfort in your memories, your family, your friends and your faith that will give you the strength to sustain you during this difficult time.
Bill and Elaine Kamp
Michael and Lynn Miess
Friday, September 15, 2017
Joe,
So sorry to hear about Christi. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Wally Jackson
Friday, September 15, 2017
Joe and the entire family...sorry for your lost. I just found out about this today. I called Bernee to let her know about the news. Thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Wally Jackson
Cheryl Hicks Denbow
Friday, September 15, 2017
Dear Cousin Laversa Lou and family, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Christi. May God's peace flood your souls in this time of grief and loss.
Cynthia Wall
Friday, September 15, 2017
Wishing my family could be there today to honor Christi and support your family.
Kara Kerr Stockwell
Friday, September 15, 2017
Joe,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob Chabot
Friday, September 15, 2017
Joe and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and our prayers.
With sincerest regards,
Bob and Bonnie Chabot
Cindy (Johnson) Machnov
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Joe & family, I am so sadden to hear of Christi's passing. I had just spoke with her a few weeks ago. She was such a help to me & my family when my dad passed away. That was her, always caring & kind & thoughtful. She will be missed so very much. May you all find comfort in each other & may God help you through these difficult times. With love, Cindy (Johnson) Machnov & family
Greg Starnes
Thursday, September 14, 2017
From an old ASU and Pi Kappa Alpha classmate. My deepest sympathy to Joe and his daughters for the loss of a special person.
Carl & Rhonda Davis
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Joe & Family
We are so sorry for your families loss. She was always sweet and funny anytime that we seen her. She will be missed by all.
Rita Jones & Doris Hostler
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Joe I am so sorry to hear about ur wife. I know it will be rough and we will be thinking of you. Our prayers are with you and your family
Love,
Rita.
Diane Ellison Fletcher
Thursday, September 14, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't personally know Christi, but we were at ASU at the same time. The little bit of time I was around her, she made an impression on me. She was beautiful, both inside and out, and I'll never forget her smile. She just had a kindness about her. You are all in my prayers.
Linda Chance
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Thoughts and prayers with all of you.
Linda Bland
Thursday, September 14, 2017
So sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. We always had a great time playing tennis and hanging out afterwards. We will all miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Cathlyn Moore
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Joe, Natalie, Nicole, and family:
Words cannot express the grief and sadness that a loss brings to us in this life. Our only comfort is to lean on God and his plan for all of us. Christi was one of the sweetest, kindest, most beautiful people I have ever encountered, and she will be so, so missed. My love and condolences go out to you all in this very difficult time, losing someone so close to you is unbearable in so many ways, but try to find solace in the eternal peace that awaits us all. I will be unable to attend the services due to work and the kids, but please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Cathlyn and family
Nancy Theis
Thursday, September 14, 2017
I have many fond memories on the tennis court and the bridge table with Christi. Her smile was always there whether winning or losing but she was usually winning. She had so much to give and God only knows why she was taken too soon. Hugs to Joe and her family. Nancy Theis
Patty Isaac Robins
Thursday, September 14, 2017
I am so very sorry to learn of this tragic loss. I went to HS with Christi and though i have not seen her in 30 years, I recognized her beautiful smile immediately! Christi will be missed by many. My prayers are with her family and friends.
Rick Randolph
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Joe, Nicole, and Natalie, I am so sorry for your loss. Christi was one of the sweetest people that I have ever met in my life. She was so proud of her husband, 2 daughters and every time I mentioned her grandkids you could see the twinkle in her eye. I would look forward to the hugs I would get from Christi every time I would come to the coffee shop for Slayton business. She was such a very special lady and will be sorely missed. Nobody can truly understand the grief that you are going through. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I am so sorry that I cannot make it to the services, but I want you to know that you and your family are in my family's prayers.
Julie H Sanders
Thursday, September 14, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Christi was such a fun, sweet, and beautiful person inside and out! All of us who played tennis with her in Little Rock have missed her so much. I wish you peace and comfort in the years ahead as I know how much you will miss her.
Steve and Tanja Jameson
Thursday, September 14, 2017
We have lost a truly wonderful person in Christi. Our hearts go out to the Slayton and Flynn families.
Debbie & Steve Murray
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Slayton Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Christi was beautiful inside and out and will be greatly missed. Love you all.
Doug Driesel
Thursday, September 14, 2017
I have known you as family and as friends. My heart is heavy for Joe and the family. The world will be lonesome for Christi's smile and her grace. May God be with you at this time.
Kerwin Pruitt
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Joe and Family - Words cannot express how sorry I am. While I cannot remove the grief and pain that you are going thru now and will continue to feel, I am begging God to pour His Spirit and peace on you all! Love you bro!
nancy nelms
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. We know that heaven has gained a beautiful angel. I will be keeping you in my prayers.
Larry & Kim Griffith
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Joe, our family continues to pray for you and your family in your time of great loss. May the God of all comfort be close and carry you through the valley of the shadow of death.
Becky Grace Bowers
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Dear Joe and Christi's daughters-I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Oh my goodness! I admired Christi SO MUCH in college. She was beautiful and very sweet! Please know I will sure keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lyle Mason
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Joe , I am so sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. My heart grieves with you. I pray a peace over you and the family.
Praying for you,
Lyle
Darla Jones
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Dearest Joe and family, our hearts are broken for you all. Christi was such a beautiful person who always made you feel special. She will forever be in our hearts.. love and prayers,
Kyle and Darla & family
Kelly Ford
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Joe, Geneva and family:
My thought's and prayers are with all of you during this time. I always will remember Christi with a smile that could just light up a room. You could see the love in her face for her family and friends. She'll be missed.
Robin Bowers
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
My heart is so sad today. Please know that the entire Slayton family is in my thoughts and prayers. May God's love completely surround each of you during this sad and difficult time. Love and prayers continue.