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Gracelyn M. Slayton, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center.
Gracelyn was born February 19, 1942 in Kenosha, she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Falduto) Covelli. She attended Bain Elementary School, McKinley Middle School, and was a graduate of Kenosha High School. Gracelyn further attended the Accredited School of Beauty Culture and completed the Culinary Program at Gateway Technical College.
On June 2, 1962 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church she was united in marriage to David A. Slayton.
Gracelyn was employed with many Kenosha area businesses Corner House of Beauty, Elks Club, AMC/Chrysler and Viatech Publishing.
In recent years, Gracelyn handmade over 100 embroidered Christmas stockings for her family, friends and even their pets. Gracelyn enjoyed cooking in her kitchen, which she was so very proud of and keeping her family recipes and family traditions alive, she even created a family cookbook to share with future generations. Gracelyn’s specialties included her award-winning Easter bread and Italian fried Grispelle.
Up until 2022, Gracelyn drove herself to Orlando for her annual fall trip to her condo, periodically taking family with to enjoy the sites of the surrounding area. Gracelyn frequently drove to the Green Bay area to see her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her trips often included a stop at either the casino or craft store. Gracelyn loved her grandchildren so much, she traveled with each grandchild to special places like Arizona, Florida, New York, Rome, and Wyoming. Many school breaks and summers were spent with Nana on fun adventures.
Gracelyn was most proud of her children and grandchildren and it was her lifelong desire to be the best Nana to her family. Gracelyn welcomed all into her family with open arms and treated everyone equally.
Left to remember Gracelyn’s legacy are her four children, Dawn (Randy) Shupe, David Slayton II, Joe Slayton, Mari (Bruce) Anderson.
Ten Grandchildren, Allison (Troy) Broyles, Matthew (Deni) Shupe, Kailee Seeger, Jacob Seeger, Stephanie (Ryan) Lenz, Nicole Slayton, Joseph Slayton, Justin Anderson, Brianna (Koa) Sharpe, and Kelsey Anderson. Ten great-grandchildren. Brother Nick (Joy) Covelli, Sisters-in-Law Patty (Alan) McGowan, Sandy (Jack) Cunningham, Cherry Slayton, Brother-in-Law Jerry (Phyllis) Slayton.
Gracelyn was proceeded in death by her parents Joseph and Mary Covelli, Father and Mother in- law Forest & Louise Slayton. Sister Jolene Flatley and Brother-in-law Forest Slayton Jr., Son Jeremy Slayton and Daughters-in-law Darcy Slayton and Molly Slayton.
Funeral services will be private for the immediate family. On Sunday, August 20, 2023 there will be a celebration of Gracelyn’s life at Petrifying Springs (Pets Park) Site 5 from 1-4 pm.
Thank you to Dr. James Santarelli and everyone in the Med Surg 5 Unit at Aurora.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to a charity of your choice.
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Patty MacGowan says:
Gracelyn will be deeply missed by all. She was a great sister in law and friend. We also have two of her beautiful hand stitched Christmas stockings and love them. Rest in peace Gracelyn and we will have our memories of you to keep us all going forth! Prayers to all and sending our love. Patty and Alan
Sue Wellnitz says:
I will miss you. You were always my best friend and my Twins God Mother.
RIP my friend.
My deepest Sympathy to Dave and family. Bless you all.
Joy covelli says:
Nick and I loved Gracelyn dearly. Nick and I talked with Gracelyn more in the last 30 days of her life than ever before! The three of us laughed, cried and just enjoyed each others company. I so wish we had done this throughout our years. Absolutely beautiful obituary about an amazing woman and sister to Nick and me! Love and prayers to the entire family, .
Carrie Stenholt says:
So sorry for your loss! Loved your mother! She was the best
Thoughts and prayers to the Slayton family
Chuck Bertrand says:
Prayers to the Slayton family
Sandy Cunningham says:
Gracelyn will be greatly missed by her family and friends.. she is in heaven now being a guardian angel to them.. I would like to extend Deepest sympathy from our family to David , his children, and Grandchildren..Love you sister Sandy, and family..
Debbie Lukowitz says:
So sorry for your loss. She was amazing and always so full of life. So happy to read about all the wonderful memories your family has of her and your adventures. These will keep you smiling and thinking of her always.
Dorothy Nevala family says:
We loved your mother very much. She was my mothers very close friend. They 1st met when they both delivered their sons at the same time in the same hospital room, then years later moved a few houses from each other by coincidence for the past 26 years. She was always there for my mom and our family and was a very good listener. I can just hear her voice as I think of her, with her beautiful smile. She was genuine and loving and we will miss her very much.
Richard "BO" Bosanko says:
To Dave and Family: On behalf of the Kenosha Fire Department FAMILY, both ACTIVE and RETIRED members, our sincere sympathy to all of you on your loss of your beloved Gracelyn. We share in your sorrow. We wish you many fond memories of her and the good times that you all shared together as a family. Dave, your Brothers and Sisters from the KFD family have “got your backside, Brother”. God Bless Gracelyn!
Rich “Bo” Bosanko
Battalion Chief-Retired
Kenosha Fire Dept.
Mike Hopkins says:
Condolences…. Such a Sweet Beautiful Person… Lord Bless
John Roberts says:
So sorry to learn of Gracelyn passing. Having known her since the 60’s, she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Denise says:
My deep condolences to Gracelyns family and friends! Gracie and I worked together at AMC / CHRYSLER on and off since 1979. Gracie was the kindest, most sincere friend you could ask for! She always had a position of offering the most genuine “Motherly advise” in the most positive way! She was a great person and will be deeply missed! . Those that knew Gracie could only Love her!!! Fly High Gracelyn… See you on the other side!
Denise Stevens says:
My deep condolences to Gracelyns family and friends! Gracie and I worked together at AMC / CHRYSLER on and off since 1979. Gracie was the kindest, most sincere friend you could ask for! She always had a position of offering the most genuine “Motherly advise” in the most positive way! She was a great person and will be deeply missed! . Those that knew Gracie could only Love her!!! Fly High Gracelyn… See you on the other side!