Valerie Gail Tarrence, age 59, of Caneyville, KY, passed away Wednesday, (June 13, 2018) at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family.

She was born on March 07 1959 in, Leitchfield, KY the daughter of the late Charlie and Edna Kerr Saltsman.

She was a secretary for Heartland Electric and a member of the Bloomington General Baptist Church who enjoyed gardening, scrapbooking, and shopping.

She is survived by her husband of more than 30 years, Michael Tarrence, of Caneyville; a daughter, Jayme Tarrence Smith (Nicki) of Beaver Dam, KY; three sons, Michael Keith Tarrence (Danielle), Kyle Tarrence (Casey) and Jordon Tarrence (Ashley) all of Caneyville, KY; seven grandchildren, Christian, Faith, Hunter, Alexis, Braxton, Gavon and Avery; a brother, Neal Saltsman (Debbie) of Leitchfield; a sister, Marilyn Mattingly (Timmy) of Leitchfield. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Kevin Saltsman and a great niece, Keely Mattingly.