WASHINGTON... Valerie E. Lynn, 79, of Washington, passed away at 6:55 a.m., Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at UnityPoint Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. Valerie was born on November 21, 1935 in Galva to Ray and Garna (Coon) Hayden and was raised by her father and stepmother, Ann Hayden. On June 27, 1954 Valerie married Joseph Lynn in Oakford, Illinois. Joe survives. Also surviving are their three children, Kathy (Tom) Degenhart of Metamora, Michael (Carol Bernius) Lynn of Roanoke and Lee Ann (Rafael Arias-Rivera) Arias of Sunnyland; and Leticia Padilla-Tompkins; two sisters, Barbara Crain of Peoria and Diana Roberts of Petersburg; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren with two more coming soon. Valerie had worked at Glen Oak Towers, Plaza Lanes in Washington and Nimmo Hardware in Sunnyland. She attended Highview Church of God. Valerie loved being with family and would never miss grandchildren's events, as well as enjoying fishing and watching NBA games with Joe. A memorial service for Valerie will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Highview Church of God with Pastor Ed Beasley officiating. Family will receive friends at the church from 3 p.m. until time of service on Sunday. Mason-White Funeral Home is assisting the family in arrangements. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials for Valerie may be directed to GospelFest Ministries, 1336 Honeysuckle Lane, Metamora, IL 61548.