Valorie Geneva Raymond, 67, of Grain Valley, MO passed away at her home, May 16, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.
Visitation will be 6:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home; Independence, MO with the funeral to follow at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 21, 2021 at New Salem Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Interim Hospice 4230 S. Phelps Rd. #E, Independence, MO 64055
Valorie was born July 24, 1953 in Spokane, WA to Robert L & Ruth I (Radach) Taylor. She enjoyed painting on canvas and scrapbooking. Valorie sang in the Praise Team Choir at church. She was an avid gardener and made the best zucchini relish and salsa. Valorie was very crafty and enjoyed sewing and needle point.
Valorie was preceded in death by her parents: Robert & Ruth Taylor.
Valorie is survived by her husband William Raymond of 35 years; daughters: Ruth Ewart (Travis), Tracy Collins (Chad); son: Robert McKenzie (Valerie); sister: Deanna Chaney (Dwayne); grandchildren: Jesse, Cody, Dillon, Gracen, Elaina, Liam, Abbie Ewart, Alex & Caleb Collins, Hailey McKenzie; 1 great grandchild on the way; nephew: Robert Chaney (Brenda); Niece: Rebecca Chaney.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO 816-796-8600
Robert Kimbrough
19 May 2021Bill, I am so very sorry for your loss. You and Valerie have been in my prayers for months. Like you, I am thankful that her suffering has ended and that she is now in a much better place. I hope to meet you both there when our time here is over. May she rest in peace and may you, your children, grandchildren and great grandchild be comforted in the knowledge that she now watches over all of you from the right hand of our Savior. God bless all of you and may you be comforted in this time of loss by the knowledge that you will meet again. 73 to Valerie and may you each cherish the joy of togetherness during this trying time. You have reason to rejoice in the knowledge of her undying love for each of you and that her suffering has now ended. May that bring you joy and peace.