Valerya L. Hyrne

Valerya Hyrne

Valerya Lynn Hyrne, 67, of Independence, Kentucky, passed away unexpectedly at her home on

December 26, 2025.

Born October 24, 1958, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of Juanita Thoroughman

Hyrne and the late David Leon Hyrne.

Valerya retired from the U.S. Forest Service, where she served as a Support Services Supervisor.

Following her retirement, she worked part time as a sales associate at Lowe’s in Florence,

Kentucky.

She was a member of the Northern Kentucky Master Gardener Association and previously

served as President of the Northeast Tennessee Master Gardener Association. She was also a

member of the Northern Kentucky Community Chorus and the Lakeside Presbyterian Church in

Lakeside Park, Kentucky. Musically inclined, Valerya shared her instrumental and vocal talents

with those around her.

Valerya was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, where she earned a degree in Wildlife

Management. She later earned a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from Northern

Kentucky University.

She is survived by her mother, Juanita Hyrne of Independence, Kentucky; her aunt, Dianne Hill

of Tollesboro, Kentucky; and her uncle, James Thoroughman of Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky. She also

leaves behind many other family members and friends who will miss her.

Visitation will be held Saturday, January 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Mount Tabor

Community Church in Ribolt. Services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the church with Brother Sam

Jones officiating. Gaydos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gaydosfh.com

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