Mary Darlena (Fox) Valencia

September 24, 1937 - August 23, 2020

Mary Darlena (Fox) Valencia was born on September 24, 1937 to Samuel and Irene (Rood) Fox in Hunter, Missouri and passed away on August 23, 2020 in Salem, Missouri at the age of eighty-two years. Mary grew up and attended school in Winona, Missouri. She was a devoted and loving mother to her six children: Travis, Altina, Shella, Jerry, Linda, Bobby, and Howard. Mary was a hard worker and took great pride in caring for her children as a cook at the Silver Grill Café in Fort Collins, Colorado. Mary had a passion for cooking and was best known as the “burrito queen”. Mary also prided herself in being a talented seamstress, making clothes for her family. She enjoyed doing crafts and taking walks, especially in the Rocky Mountains. Mary was of the Methodist faith and enjoyed going to church when she was able. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary is survived by her loving children: Shella Fears of Doe Run, MO, Jerry VanWinkle of Ava, CO, Linda Price of Salem, MO, Bobby Dill of Branson, MO, and Howard Rowland of Gillette, WY; as well as many brothers, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceding her in death, children: Travis and Altina VanWinkle; and parents: Samuel and Irene Fox. Mary will be remembered as a loving mother and caring grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Memorial Contributions may be made in memory of Mary Darlena Valencia to Wilson Mortuary for Memorial Funds and may be left at Wilson Mortuary Online condolences may be made at www.wilsonmortuary.com