Lynda Mcvey

Lynda Lorene Vairo was born September 11, 1966, the daughter of Eddie Ray and Linda Kay (Celander) Vairo in Chariton, Iowa, and passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.


She grew up in Williamson and Chariton, Iowa, graduating from Chariton High School in 1985.

On February 23, 2004, she was united in marriage to John Milton McVey in Atlantic, Iowa. They had been together since 1992.

She was employed at Glacier Vanderville in Atlantic, Iowa, for 10 years.

Lynda was a strong, independent woman that didn't like to quit. She raised her daughters to be the same.

She loved her family and cherished the time she was able to spend with them, looking forward to watching her son play baseball this summer. She also enjoyed camping, flower gardening and shopping.

Being born on September 11th was very special to Lynda. She was very patriotic and loved the red, white and blue of the flag. The Christmas season also held a special place in her heart.

Lynda is survived by her husband, John of Atlantic, Iowa; her children, Nicole (Timothy) Vought, Lynn Cobb (James McDaniel) and Chris McVey all of Atlantic, Iowa, her grandchildren, Mason Vought, Kayden Vought and Jaylen McDaniel all of Atlantic, IA; her parents; Eddie and Linda Vairo of Chariton, Iowa; brother, Johnny Vairo of Chariton, Iowa; and mother-in-law, Rosie Smith of Osceola, Iowa.

Visitation with family is from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 14, 2010 at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic, Iowa.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 15, 2010, at Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic, Iowa.

Burial will be in the Atlantic Cemetery.

Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic, Iowa, is in charge of the arrangements.