Valerie Ann Van Meter, 72, of Star Tannery, Virginia, died Thursday, March 31, 2016, at her home.
Mrs. Van Meter was born in 1944, in Maryland, the daughter of the late Valerie and James B. MacNees. Mrs. Van Meter was a reporter with the Winchester Star serving for 15 years and a reporter/editor with the Clarke County Courier for 19 years. She enjoyed her horses, gardening and reading books. Her greatest joy in life was spending time on her farm and being with her family.
She married Robert Hugh Van Meter on December 12, 1972, in Maryland. He preceded her in death on December 10, 2012.
Surviving are her sons, Robert Van Meter and wife, Tina, William Yomans, Barry Van Meter and wife, Jessica; 6 grandchildren; many wonderful, loving friends and her horses.
A Celebration of life will be held on Friday, April 8, 2016, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.
Memorial contributions in memory of Valerie may be sent to Red Cloud Indian School, 100 Mission Drive, Pine Ridge, South Dakota, 57770 or St. Joseph’s Indian School, P.O. Box 300, Chamberlain, South Dakota, 57325-0300.