Sloan Angeline Watson, 54, of Oak Park, died unexpectedly on April 9, 2025. Born to Chris and Kenneth Moryl on June 26, 1970, she was raised in LaPorte, Indiana, and graduated from University of Dayton where she studied Communications.
After meeting her husband, Tom, serendipitously on the el, they married shortly thereafter and welcomed Lainie, Lily and Owen, settling in Oak Park and raising their family in a home they lovingly restored.
She was known for her piggyback rides, frequent excursions to Maple Park, and spontaneous trips to the beach to capture summer’s waning days. As the kids grew, she was often found decked out in OPRF High School swag and cheering from the bleachers.
As vice president of Marketing at Bulley & Andrews construction firm for 25 years, she was thrilled that Oak Park’s main public library was both widely used and built by the company for which she worked.
An avid reader, traveler, and Kelly Corrigan listener, she had a passion for decorating, thrift store shopping, and loved dogs. She was an inherent optimist who loved the quote, “Write it on your heart that every day is the best day of the year,” and she lived it.
She never forgot a birthday, was unconditionally supportive during happy and challenging times, and frequently mailed a note to remind you how special you are. She immediately volunteered if someone needed help and always genuinely reflected, “I was grateful to have had the opportunity.” She was among the kindest and most thoughtful of humans.
In addition to her husband, Tom, Sloan is survived by their children and her adored dog, Indy. She is also survived by her mother, four sisters, her brother, Tom’s extended family, nieces, nephews, godchildren, countless dear friends and former colleagues. She was preceded in death by her father, Ken.
In Sloan’s memory please enjoy a cold beer, any treat made with caramel, and consider offering a kind act for someone and a smile. She would be thrilled.
Visitation will be held at Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Road, Westchester on Thursday, April 17 from 3 until the funeral service and words of remembrance at 7 p.m.
Memorials to Hephzibah Home, 946 North Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60301 in Sloan’s memory are deeply appreciated.
Arrangements were handled by Peter B. Kennedy & Co. Funeral Directors.
