Obituary of Valoree Kay Barrett

Valoree Kay Barrett, 61, of Marquette, passed away April 27, 2016. She was born March 29, 1955, the daughter of Donald and Virginia (Brann) Loe in Salina, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents, and half-brother, David Wojcik. Valoree is survived by her husband, Greg Barrett, sister, Pamela Davis, nieces: Kendra Oakes (Joshua), Jamie Tarver, and nephew, Phillip Swindler (Jennifer). Valoree believed in education and received her Bachelors in Psychology from Marymount College and her Masters degree in Social Services from Kansas State. She started her career as a probation office and later helped coach and counseled individuals needing help with drug/alcohol rehabilitation. She ended her career as the Bethany College Director of Counseling and Enrichment Services. Valoree enjoyed playing softball, fooseball, golf, and anything else she could compete in. She loved spending time with her dogs; Dutches and Prince. Family was always a prority for Valoree as well. She was a wife, sister, aunt, friend, and mentor. Valoree spent her life counseling for a career , this was something she did naturally. She counseled many friends, family, even strangers in the grocery store or hospital room next to her. She genuinely wanted to make a difference. She will be missed deeply but her positive works continue to change lives through the ones she touched. We Thank You, Val! Visitation will be Friday, April 29, from 4-7 pm at Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am Saturday, April 30, at Freemount Lutheran Church, Lindsborg, KS, with burial at Freemount Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorials may be designated for the Barrett family in care of Christians Funeral Home 103 N. Washington, PO Box 386, Lindsborg, KS 67456. Online condolences at www.ChristiansFuneralHome.com