Kristina Joann Varner
Kristina Joann Varner
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Kristina Joann Varner, 44, died Sunday Jan. 18, 2026 at Cayuga Medical Center. Kristina was born October 25, 1981 in Ithaca, NY, to Penny and Jeffry Varner.
Kristina was someone who cared about others and helped when she could. She loved spending time with the ones that were close to her heart. She was someone who had a sense of humor and could easily put a smile on your face. She loved elephants, M&M’s and tattoos.
She is preceded in death by her mother Penny, brother’s Jeffry Jr (Jay) and Michael, along with many other loved ones. She is survived by her father Jeffry Sr, daughter Madison, husband James, Sister Amanda, nephews Josh and Ben, Nieces Makenna and Lulu, Godsons Lavon and José, and loved one Daniel James.
A private Celebration of life will be held on March 21.
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