Cynthia Tyra

Cynthia Tyra obituary, McKee, KY

Cynthia Tyra

Cynthia Tyra Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lakes Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Cynthia Tyra of Richmond, Kentucky, formerly of Jackson County was born July 8, 1956, and departed this life on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the UK Hospital in Lexington, being 69 years of age. She was the daughter of the late George and Lois (Peters) Tyra.
Cynthia is survived by one son Lance (Kellea) Sheets of Richmond, and by three grandchildren, Lucas Hacker, Ivley Sheets and Arlee Sheets. As well as the following nieces and nephews, Josh (Tiffany) Medlock, John (Manal) Medlock and Sarah Elizabeth Hall.
Other than her parents Cynthia was preceded in death by a son George Sparks and the following siblings, George Sevell "Boone" Tyra and Sarah Medlock.
Funeral Services for Cynthia will be held at 2:30 PM August 19, 2025, at the Lakes Funeral Home with visitation at 12:30 PM on Tuesday August 19,2025 at the funeral home, burial will follow in the Reynolds Cemetery in Tyner, Kentucky.
Lakes Funeral Home were in charge of the arrangements.
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