Elizabeth Kiene Lyford, 61, of Stephenson, Virginia passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018, at Blue Ridge Hospice Residential Facility.
Liz was born in 1956 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Christian F. and Carolyn L. Kiene. She graduated from Washington State University earning a Bachelor’s of Science degree. Liz was a computer programmer for Anthem BCBS in Virginia Beach. She loved her cat, CJ, enjoyed hiking and was a dedicated and strong woman who was always seeking the next healthy regimen. Liz had a survivor spirit and possessed a wonderful heart.
Surviving with her parents is a son, Joseph Matthew Hawse and wife, Jennifer White Hawse of Henderson, Nevada and a sister, Catherine Sue Bell of Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Liz was preceded in death by a sister, Diana Louise Beechey and a brother, William Frederick Kiene.
A memorial service will be conducted at a later date at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel.
Memorial contributions in memory of Liz may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, Virginia 22601.