Nancy Lyon (Lyon) Valverde

Nancy Lyon Valverde, 67, of Farmington, was called home on Sunday, June 21, 2015. She was born on March 30, 1948, in Grand Junction, Colorado, to Mary Ann and M.G. "Smokey" Lyon. Nancy was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ann Lyon. She is survived by her daughter, Cherie McKenzie (Joe); her four grandchildren, Spencer, Alli, Baylee, and Kristyn. She is also survived by her father, M.G. "Smokey" Lyon; sisters Judy Shepard, Lanna Watson, and brother Allen Lyon; as well as numerous nieces, nephews,cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.

Nancy was a life-long resident of Farmington, and graduated from Farmington High School. Nancy loved spending time with her grandchildren. She loved to travel and looked forward to taking each of her grandchildren on the trip of a lifetime. She also loved to dance.
Wherever Nancy went, so did her beloved dog, Sopie. Nancy was a loving and devoted mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, and friend. No one can soothe the grief of a loss, but no one can ever take away our loving memories. Rest in peace, Mom and Nana.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Cancer Center at San Juan Regional Medical Center. Nancy's care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30th, at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St., Farmington, (505) 325-8688.