Obituary - Hailey L. Slinger

It is with great sadness that the family of Hailey Leeann Slinger announces her passing. Hailey, age 22, left us in the early morning of July 21st, 2024, due to a tragic accident. Memorial services will be held 6:00 pm Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Memorial contributions may be made to Heart-n-Hand Ministries. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Hailey was born to Julie (Hauenschild) and Shane Slinger in Kansas City, MO on February 6th, 2002. In her short life, Hailey was loved by many, who enjoyed her various talents, including singing and her love of music. She was known to have bright blue eyes, a vibrant smile, and a spirited attitude. She was outgoing and cared deeply about others. She was diagnosed at the age of 13 with mental health disorders, which greatly affected her daily life thereafter and indirectly led to her death. Hailey would often speak of how hard it was to live with these disorders and the many ups and downs she experienced. Her circle of support included her immediate family and beyond. This circle was there to support her in any way possible, celebrating the smallest of wins. Hailey enjoyed going to concerts and taking road trips, she even made a trip to Graceland to experience everything Elvis and to Myrtle Beach to spend a week with her dad. 

She loved cheering for her brother, Walker when he wrestled and spending time with her family. As Hailey was growing up, she looked forward to watching NASCAR races with Papa David and each rooting for their drivers. She, also, didn’t miss many episodes of WWE and went several times to see a live show. The anecdotes of Hailey’s life are endless, as she leaves different memories with each of her family and friends.

Hailey is survived by her mother Julie (Louis and son Louie) Hauenschild of Overland Park, KS; her father Shane Slinger of Rock Hill, SC; siblings, Walker Slinger and Krista Leonard both of Belton, MO, and Grace Holmes of Independence, MO; grandmother Peggy Short of Belton, MO; Danny (Amanda, children Aidan and Owen) Scrogham of Peculiar, MO and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by Grandfather David Short; Grandmother Linda Slinger; and Grandfather Robert Slinger.