STANTON - Valyncia Kirby, 72 of Stanton, died Feb. 8, 2021. A memorial service was Feb. 10 at the Greenwood Church of Christ located at 9501 FM 307 Midland, TX 79706.
She was born on Oct. 14, 1948 in Big Spring to Jackie and Garland “Ted” Conway. She married Danny Kirby in Big Spring on Mar. 24, 1967. They had two children, Lanny and Kerri.
She loved her family, friends and animals, especially horses and was a barrel racer most of her life. She had a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from U.T.P.B. and worked for the Department of Human Services her entire career. In retirement she cared for her mother and enjoyed helping young barrel racers. She was a member of the Greenwood Church of Christ.
She is survived by her mother Jackie Conway; husband Danny Kirby; son Lanny Kirby; daughter Kerri and husband Paul Leonard; grandchildren Dusty Kirby, Katie and husband Justin Wilson, Daphni and husband Jimmy Brymer, Jami Leonard, Luke Leonard and great grandson Solomon Brymer.
She is preceded in death by her father Ted Conway.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Greenwood Church of Christ or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements were under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.