Valeda May Peters 84, of St. Joseph, Missouri went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 7, 2025 in a St. Joseph, MO. health care center. She was born June 14, 1940 in Sparks, KS, daughter of Ruby and Harvey Ruark. She graduated from DeKalb High School and worked as a secretary for several businesses. She enjoyed crocheting and bowling. Valeda was a member of the Hillcrest Bible Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Joanne Smith, and a sister, Almeda Redmond. Survivors include sister, Norma Gabriel of Agency, MO, grandchildren: Robert Smith, Danni Smith, and Ronny Whitt, brother, Harvey (Becky) Ruark of DeKalb, MO. The family will receive friends from 6 -8:00 PM on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home.
Funeral services and public live stream; 10:00 am, Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the Rupp Funeral Home, Pastor Robert Wurtz officiating. The Interment will be at the Bethel Cemetery, DeKalb. Memorials are requested to the Hillcrest Bible Church.
