Barbara Slapin was a Bluffton High School graduate

Barbara Jean Slapin, 87, died Nov. 9, 2020, at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay.  Barbara was born July 12, 1933, in Bluffton to the late Arthur and Cleota "Cody" (Lanning) Lewis.  She was married to Billy Slapin who preceded her in death.  

Barbara graduated from Bluffton High School. She retired from Jana's Coatcheckers in New York City.  

Survivors include two children, Jana Slapin of Bluffton, Deron (Roberlyna) Slapin of Paterson, New Jersey; two grandchildren, Blaze and Dexel Slapin; sister, Mary Coletta of Bluffton and a brother, Ray Lewis of Chicago, Illinois.  

Barbara was preceded in death by a sister, Catherine Cripe.

Private graveside services will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery in Bluffton. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.

Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Bluffton, is handling the arrangements. 

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