Valarie L. Reyome

48 year old, Valarie L. (Smith) Reyome of Gary passed away January 18, 2013.

Valarie was born on January 28, 1964 in Gary, Indiana. Valarie was the daughter of Will & Trudy (nee: Sutherland) Smith. Valarie worked for H K Pharmaceutical in the shipping department. She was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church. Valarie loved to visit people in the nursing home, and volunteering at the Humane Society. Valarie also loved pets and would bring home all strays. She just loved her pet dogs and cats. She also spend time as a volunteer for the Salvation Army in Merrillville.

Valarie is survived by her mother: Trudy Smith, siblings: Debby (Bob) Wasiuta, Ruth Ann (Roy) Jonkman, Janet ‘Darlene’ (John) Murga, Terry Jennings and Sandra (Norm) Groet, dear friend & niece: Kelly Neal, nephew: Jack Ford, Godsons: Elijah & Lucas Neal and many other aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and loving family members.

Valarie was preceded in death by her father: Will Smith, one sister: Theresa Tharp, and one brother: Alan Jennings

Friends are invited to visit with the family on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Boersma Funeral Home, 90 East Grove St., Wheatfield, Indiana. Services for Valarie will take place on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Boersma Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Parnell officiating. Interment will take place at the DeMotte Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family.