Kathy Ryna Viars Wilburn, 62, of Grayson, went to be with her Lord, Tuesday September 16, 2025 at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland. Kathy was born July 9, 1963 in Mansfield, Ohio a daughter of the late, Junior and Dora Lanbert Viars. In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 23 years in 2017, Jamie “Smiley” Lawrence Wilburn; two brothers, Greg Viars and Jeff Viars; a sister, Michelle Viars; a daughter-in-law, Dorie Ann Skaggs Bledsoe; a great grandson, Franklin Bledsoe; and a brother-in-law, Bruce Holbrook.
Kathy was a manager and cook at the Marathon Gas Station in Olive Hill; and loved to spend time with her family and friends. Kathy had a contagious personality and never knew a stranger.
Kathy is survived by her children, Bryan Bledsoe, Amy (Michael) Eldridge all of Grayson; Chris Wilburn and Jamie Wilburn who she raised as her own; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Leslie “Pokie” (Renee) Viars, George (Genelle) Viars and Robert Viars; a sister, Cheryl Holbrook; a sister-in-law, “Tuie” Viars; and many friends and extended family who all mourn her passing.
Funeral services will be 1 pm Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Malone Funeral Home with Bro. Bo Mayo officiating. Burial will follow in the Hannah Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 am Saturday until the service hour at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.malonefuneralhome.com.