Heather Nicole Nelson, age 39, of Helena, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at the Cleveland Clinic after a courageous battle with cervical cancer. She was born on December 16, 1985, in Bowling Green, Ohio to Rhonda Nelson.
Surviving Heather are her parents, John & Rhonda Robinett of Helena; Patricia & Tom Moore; children, Gaven Wallace, Elaina Slagle, Karlee, Kendra; granddaughter, Laylay; significant other, Todd Slagle of Bowling Green; sister, Alyssa Adams of Bowling Green; grandmother, Patricia Saam of Helena; grandparents, Larry & Christina Nelson; aunts & uncles, Gail (Tony) Perez, Angela Saam, Laura Lee Almaguer. She was preceded in death by an infant brother, Johnathan Nelson; grandparents, Marvin Saam, and Hollie “Bob” & Julia Robinett; brother-in-law, Kenneth Saam.
Heather had a great love of Jesus and was baptized as a young girl at the Reorganized Latter-Day Saints in Bradner. She enjoyed attending church with her grandparents. Heather graduated with Honors from Lakota High School in 2003 and always had a dream of becoming a Marine Biologist. She had a love of dolphins, collecting many figurines over the years; had a passion for traveling, and enjoyed spending time at various parks and gardens. Heather was also an avid Ohio State Buckeye & Green Bay Packers fan, enjoyed reading, and was an excellent cook. She will always be remembered for her love of life, having the kindest heart, and her giving nature. Heather’s greatest love in life though was spending time with her family, especially her children.
Friends will be received from 2-8 PM on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Barndt Funeral Home in Wayne, Ohio, where a Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 11 AM with Pastor Ron Adams officiating. Burial will be at West Union Cemetery near Gibsonburg. Memorial donations can be made to Heather’s family. Online condolences can be sent to Heather’s family at www.barndtfuneralhome.org.
