Kenna Leigh Finch
PHOENIX – Kenna Leigh Finch was born December 14, 1956, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Beverly Brown and Clarence “Red” Finch. Our sweet Kenna passed on August 10, 2023, surrounded by family, after a lengthy battle with multiple myeloma. During her early years, her family lived in various small towns in Arizona, ultimately settling in Camp Verde. She excelled scholastically and was very active. She received her undergraduate degree from Arizona State University and her JD from the Arizona State University College of Law.
Kenna began her career at the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office and later joined CopperPoint Insurance Company (formerly Arizona State Compensation Fund). She spent the rest of her legal career representing employers in workers’ compensation matters. An exemplary attorney, and a true asset, she made everyone laugh and obtained excellent results. Those who litigated against her found her to be a worthy opponent while always remaining professional and kind. A great team player, she always made work fun.
During law school Kenna met and later married Stan Slonaker. Although the marriage did not survive, this union produced their two extraordinary sons, Dare and Tanner and beloved daughter-in-law, Lexi. Her boys were the pride and joy of her life. She never missed a sporting event or school activity. Through those events, her circle of friends grew ever-wider and she continued to touch countless lives with her outgoing personality and lively sense of humor.
Not long before Kenna retired from CopperPoint, she met her wonderful “Johnny,” who was her constant loyal companion, friend and significant other.
Kenna is predeceased by her mom, Beverly. She is survived by her dad, Clarence “Red” of Mesa, her significant other, John B. Daley, her sons Colton Dare Slonaker, and Tanner James Slonaker (Alexis Tartaglio), her daughter, Sahara Rae Daley, all of Phoenix, her sister, Kara Reddell (Johnny), nephew John Garrett Reddell (Tabatha) of Gilbert and her niece Kathryn Fielding (Adam) of Phoenix.
Kenna’s life will be celebrated (at her request) with an Open House on September 15th from 5 – 8 pm at 110 W El Caminito Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85021. There will be a further private celebration of her life for the immediate family. In lieu of flowers, Kenna would welcome contributions to the Kenna Finch Annual Scholarship, which will benefit Sunnyslope High School students. Those donations may be made in Kenna’s name through the North Central Women’s League website: northcentralwomensleague.org.