Valerie Lynn Faris, 61, of Oberlin, KS passed away February 20, 2023, at the KU Medical Center. She was born September 9, 1961, in Oklahoma City, OK to Claude and Ina (Scott) Pierce.
Valerie grew up in Oberlin and attended the Oberlin Elementary and Decatur Community High Schools. She married Roy Faris on February 16, 1991, in Oberlin. Valerie was the owner of The Re-Load Bar and Grill in Oberlin. She enjoyed her bowling leagues, darts leagues, and playing bingo. Valerie also enjoyed the public and ran the concession stand at the fair for several years.
Valerie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy and sister, Wanda Farr. She is survived by her children: Yolanda (Jack) Cogburn of Glenwood, AR, Bruce King of Oberlin, KS, Megan Faris (AJ) of Manhattan, KS and Jessica (Ben) Lemmons of Manhattan, KS; siblings: Rhonda (Mick) Barth of Oberlin, KS, and Mitchell (Rhonda) Pickett of Glenwood, AR; partner; Jerry Stein; brother-in-law, Stann Hartzog of Jennings; half siblings: Becky Pierce, Cindy Ware, Jennifer Pierce, Randy Pierce, Robin Domingo and Rose Bradshaw and eight grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held on March 3, 2023, at 11:00 AM at The United Methodist Church in Oberlin, KS. Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made out to the Valerie Faris Memorial Fund. Condolences can be left at www.paulsfh.com.