Valaria Feryn (Herr) Ferguson, formerly of Unionville

Valaria Feryn (Herr) Ferguson, 85, passed from us on June 28, 2017 at Ware Presbyterian Village.

She was born on March 20, 1932 in Kirkwood, Lancaster County, PA, the daughter of the late Abram R. and F. Anna (Linton) Herr.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, the Reverend John Ferguson; 3 children, daughters: Elaine and Ellen of Asheville, N.C., and a son Kirk Ferguson and his wife, Mary Jo of Kirkwood, along with grandchildren, Robyn Ferguson and Megan, wife of Mike Sirera. She is preceded in death by a sister, Pauline Reinhart and a brother, A. Dale Herr.

Valaria and Jack served the Unionville Presbyterian Church and community in Chester County for 42 years.

She was involved in many volunteer activities over the years: Unionville Presbyterian Church Women’s Association, Farm Women Society #20, Fresh Air Fund, Kennett Square New Century Club (GFWC), East Marlboro Auxiliary to Chester County Hospital, Needlework Guild of America and the Ware Presbyterian Village Auxiliary.

“My life with Jack, my love and companion was right for me. Our ministry to Unionville and others over the years was what I felt Christ had for me to do.”

On Wednesday evening, July 5, 2017 friends are invited to an informal dropin at the Union Presbyterian Church, 5637 Street Road, Kirkwood, PA in the Children’s Memorial Hall from 6 - 8 PM. On Thursday, July 6, 2017 there will be a celebration of Valaria’s life at the church beginning at 1:00. There will not be a visitation prior to the celebration on Thursday but friends are invited to visit the family immediately following the service. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Joy Ranch at www.Joyranch. org or the Needlework Guild of America at www. NGA-INC.org.

Arrangements are entrusted to Dewald Funeral and Cremation Services in Quarryville.

For online guestbook please visit www.dewalds. com