Valerie Lee McFarlane

Valerie Lee McFarlane obituary, Wood River, IL

Valerie Lee McFarlane

Valerie McFarlane Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Marks Mortuary on Nov. 7, 2025.
Valerie Lee McFarlane, 72, passed away November 6, 2025 at Bria of Wood River.
Born February 14, 1953 in Alton, she was the daughter of Warren and Ina (Crayes) Foster.
She had been a bus monitor for Wood River-Hartford School District 15.
Surviving are three daughters, Anna Goheen of Wood River, Lisa Akers in Colorado, Casandra (Michael) McDaid of East Alton; and three grandchildren, Jake Goheen, Ashton and David Mcaid.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; and a sister.
No services have been scheduled at this time.
Cremation rites were accorded.
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