Valerie Jean Vail, 82, Lawson, MO., passed away on November 12, 2025, at the Lawson Manor.

Valerie was born on August 12, 1943, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, to Peter and Dorothy (Green) Turgoose.  She earned a Master's degree in Psychology and worked as a social worker for Child Protection Services.

Valerie was a Canadian veteran and served her country honorably.  She enjoyed writing for the VFW, sewing, gardening, reading and traveling.

Preceding her in death were her parents and her sister, Kristen Ann Grant.

Survivors include her daughter-Stefanie Louise Mitchell (Garma); her 2 grandsons-Robert M. Garma and Royce J. Selway; brother-Peter Turgoose; and sister-Loralee Hagar.

Cremation has been entrusted to Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton, MO.