Patricia Dale Valvano

Patricia Dale Valvano obituary, Lexington, KY

Patricia Dale Valvano

Patricia Valvano Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Great Crossing Funeral & Cremation on Oct. 19, 2024.

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Patricia Dale Kelly Valvano, 60, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 at her home in Lexington.
Born in Perry County December 19, 1963, she was a free spirit that worked as a cook and waitress at various restaurants across the United States and loved little more than a day at the lake with her sister or one of her brothers.
Surviving are her brothers: John Kelly and Robert, Gary, Matthew & Ricky Hacker; nieces & nephews: Jamie Antle, Trey Sargent, Jason Shumate, Michael Shumate, Athena Hacker, Chris Hacker, Travis Hacker, Matthew Hacker, Christine Hacker & Emily Hacker; great-nieces & nephews, Ashley Taylor, Brittany Tayor, Scarlet Hacker, Shayna Gaw, Joseph Gaw & Noah Antle; and several cousins.
Patricia was preceded in death by her father, Hargas Kelly; her mother, Crystal May Byrd Hacker; and a sister, Lynn Graham.
The family has chosen cremation with no formal services.
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