Lauryn Jaya Barney

Lauryn Jaya Barney, 26, of Orem, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. She was born July 21, 1999, in Provo, UT, to Jessica Barney and Rhet Barney. Lauryn has one younger sister, Madyson Barney.

Lauryn was known for her kind personality, warmth, humor, and generosity. She found joy in helping others and truly cared about people. She loved anything outdoors: camping, hiking, fishing, and kayaking were some of her favorite things. She was skilled in archery and could build a compound bow. Working at Jake’s Archery for a few years taught her how to build and maintain bows.

Lauryn loved all animals, but her dog, Presley, was her pride and joy. She referred to Presley as her child and treated her as such. She took Presley everywhere with her, even getting a job at a doggy daycare so Presley could go to work with her.

Lauryn is survived by her mother and sister, Jessica Barney, of Orem, UT, and Madyson Barney, of Orem, UT. She is preceded in death by her father, Rhet Barney.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Wheeler-Sundberg Funeral Home, located at 495 South State Street in Orem. A viewing will be held Thursday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Wheeler-Sundberg Funeral Home, and on Friday prior to the service, from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Burial will be held at Payson Cemetery, 400 North 750 East, Payson. 

Donations can be sent to Jessica Barney via Venmo: @Jessica-Barney-13 

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For those unable to attend the services in person, you may view the Livestream HERE