Valera Lynn Badgley, 56, of Russell Springs, KY passed away suddenly at her home on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. She was born June 13, 1966 in Somerset.
On July 2, 1994 she married Gary Badgley in the yard of her home. Lynn was a hard worker at everything she put to task. She worked for years at Fruit of the Loom in Jamestown, then worked alongside Gary, helping him with his carpet installation business. For the last several years, Lynn was an amazing chef and homemaker, and ran a tight ship. She was the household bookkeeper, knowing where to find everything. Lynn was the “number person” of the family as well. She could tell you everyone’s birthdays and license plate numbers.
Lynn loved God and lived her life to meet Him. She was such a caring person and would give the shirt off her back to those who may have been in need. She taught her children right from wrong and how to pray. Lynn was feisty, determined and stubborn, and was always the funniest person in the room. She loved being the center of attention. Lynn was a lady who knew how blessed she was. She loved her grandchildren more than anything in the world.
SURVIVORS:
Her loving husband: Gary Badgley
2 daughters: Megan (Henry) Messer and Katherine (Zechary) Messer of Russell Springs
3 “bonus” children: Troy (Christy) Badgley, Gary, Jr. (Angie) Badgley and Tracy Harmon of Shelbyville, Indiana
2 brothers: Greg Weaver of Russell Springs and Harold (Vern) Burton of Cloverdale, Indiana
Her mother-in-law: Marie Badgley of Russell Springs
8 grandchildren: Henryetta Messer, Jaclynn Messer, Henry Messer, Jr., Sophia Messer, Wyatt Badgley, Darian Trumpey, Christopher Conover and Damon Badgley
Preceding Lynn in death was her mother, Eleanor Rainwater Crockett and a brother, Oliver Weaver.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Scott Allen officiating
Interment: Russell Springs City Cemetery
Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Wednesday
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Childrens’ Research Hospital at stjude.org in memory of Lynn.
Pallbearers: Zechary Messer, Donovan Messer, Mickie Judd, Steven Harmon, Troy Badgley and Scotty Weaver
The arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
