Valery Smith, 77, a resident of Eudora, Mississippi, passed away surrounded by her family April 23, 2023.
Valery had a passion for saving the injured and orphaned wildlife starting the nonprofit organization Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation in 1995. This remained her passion until her final days. She was a long-time member of Eudora Baptist Church. Valery is survived by her husband, Roger Smith; her sons Jimmy Davis (Tish Davis), Brian Davis (Stephanie Davis), Joe Gillespie (Mandy Gillespie), Richard Smith (Carolyn Smith), David Smith (Ronna Smith),Cindy Weatherly (Steve); 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Esther Thornton and her brother Shannon Thornton. The family will be receiving friends at Eudora Baptist Church Friday, April 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with services to follow. Interment at Eudora Baptist Cemetery directly after the funeral. The family will be receiving friends at the Eudora Baptist Fellowship Hall directly after the burial.
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.” Psalm 19:14
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation
3905 Arkabutla Dam Road
Coldwater, MS 38618
https://www.mswildliferehab.org/donate/