Valarie Lynn Smith

Valarie Lynn Smith, 54, of Republic passed away in her home on Jan. 30, 2026. She was born on May 9, 1971, in Springfield to Terry Lee and Shirley Jeanette (Clarkson) Kerns.
She was a longtime resident of Republic and worked at Price Cutter for over 15 years.
She is preceded in death by her father, Terry Lee Kerns; siblings, Paul Edward Kerns, Terry Russell Kerns and Megan Danielle Hamilton; grandmother, Loretta Malicoat.
She is survived by her mother Shirley Jeanette Kerns-Hamilton; her daughter Maria Lynn Rister and her grandson.
There are no services planned at this time. Everyone is welcome to leave an online condolence at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.