Tina Louise Slama, age 63, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away November 30, 2025 at Bryan East Hospital. She was born August 8, 1962 in Orange, Texas to Donald and Constance Slama.
Tina graduated from Lincoln Southeast High School, Class of 1980. She then attended Union College in Lincoln, receiving a Commercial Art degree. She was a very talented, but humble, artist. Those fortunate to see her various pieces were amazed at the detail and emotion she put into her work.
Although her subsequent adult life was not in commercial art, the traits of a good artist carried through her professional career. Her last employment was at Assurity Life Insurance Company in Lincoln, with a tenure of nearly 25 years. She was loved and respected by all who knew her.
Her personal life was filled with close friends and two 4-legged children, Pepper and Cinnamon, who have found a new loving home. Girls nights and trips were frequent occasions for relaxing and fun.
Tina is survived by: brother John (Deena) Slama of Clever, MO; brother Roger Slama of Lincoln, NE; nephew Robert Slama of Thousand Oaks, CA; niece Ann (Brian) Bulik of Fargo, ND; niece Kathryn (Ray) Ruotolo of Sherman Oaks, CA; grand nephew Nico Ruotolo; and other extended family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 “O” Street, Lincoln. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to Disabled American Veterans (DAV), American Cancer Society (ACS); or People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) would be appreciated.
The Celebration of Life may be viewed live or in the future by clicking the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@wyukafuneralhome1760/streams
Tina worked with me at Assurity Life. She was a dedicated and reliable associate. More importantly, she was so caring and always had a smile on her face. I always enjoyed talking with her about her family and all the things she did to keep busy. I was so saddened to read about her passing. I send my sympathy to her family.
Thank you for the remembrance of Tina. She will be long remembered by everyone that knew her.
I am so sad to hear of Tina’s passing. I met her in 2024 while I was working at the April Sampson Cancer Center. We really enjoyed visiting with each other and I considered a good friend. She fought a very hard battle. Rest in Peace Tina. Tommie Miles
Thank you for remembering Tina. You knew her at a tough time in her life….. she was a strong lady with a wonderful love of friends and family.
I first met Tina when she was a young girl in middle school. From that early age it was apparent how much she was devoted to and loved her family. She was always so excited when her brother, John, would come home to visit. I also remember how artistic she was. She was a kind girl and grew up to be a kind and loving woman. I was very saddened to hear of her passing at such a young age. My sympathies go out to her family and friends.
Donna, Thank you for sharing this remembrance of Tina. She was a great “little sister”. It is difficult to process her loss.
To Tina’s family I am sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful friend to me. I admired her independence, love for her family and fur babies, and her strength.
Elaine, Thank you for remembering Tina. She valued your friendship very much.
Tina was such a lovely person. I still have several of her art pieces from our time at school. I’m very sorry to hear this news, I’m even sorrier that I can’t pay my last respects in person.
To Tina’s family, I don’t have the words.
We’re so sorry to hear about Tina’s passing. I last saw Tina and her family as a young man while they visited with our family on the East Coast. We unfortunately lost touch over the years but I remember she and her family fondly.
Scott, Thank you for remembering Tina. Our family did always enjoy the “trips back East” to see you all.
To Tina’s family, my condolences and prayers.
Tina and I took an Art class in college together. I was beside her for an entire semester while she painted her Simon Le Bon masterpiece! She was spectacular at painting “photoistic” portraits. She was shy but laughed at me while we were in painting class. I have many stories about our time together. When anyone asks me about my oil paintings, I always mention Tina’s work and that we were beside each other. I only knew her for a couple of years, but she was one of my favorite people!
Once again, my prayers are with Tina’s family and friends.
Terry, Thank you for sharing this message and your wonderful story at Tina’s Celebration of Life. I know our sister is honored by your tribute and knows you “are fine”.
I met Tina way back in the early 1990s when I was working at Thrifty Nickel. She was hired and we worked together for maybe a year, then either she or I got a different job and moved on. I went to NBC downtown. We lost touch with each other for a few years until one day when I was walking to my car after work, I saw a familiar face walking down the street. It was Tina. We instantly connected again and became inseparable after that. There are too many memories to share (after 30+ years of friendship). We got together with each other at least once a week, either to go out for dinner or lunch, or go to each other’s house to watch a movie or TV series, or just to talk. We would share animal videos with each other. We would text or e-mail each other several times a week just to say hi. She was beloved by my family. I introduced her to many of my childhood friends and church friends. She introduced me to a few of her co-worker friends. She always invited me to her Company’s Christmas parties each year. The last few years, she invited me to go to Bingo with her and her other co-worker friends. Speaking of Christmas, Tina, another friend, and I would ALWAYS get together at Christmas and for each of our birthdays to celebrate. She was the most fun to give gifts to, and she gave the most amazing gifts. She had a smile and laugh to die for. We went on a few small vacations over the years, but we liked to drive up to Omaha just to shop around. We went to Adventureland and Mall of America. She had a few garage sales over the years and I would take off work and help her out with them. We had so much fun. Tina was more than just my friend. She was my family. We were always there for each other. There are just way too many memories to recall. Tina wrote to me in one of my birthday cards: “I don’t know what I do without you in my life…” And now, unfortunately, I have to find out. I miss you Tina!! LOVE Stacey