Valerie Joy Stryker

Valerie Joy Stryker obituary, Smyrna, GA

Valerie Joy Stryker

Valerie Stryker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carmichael Funeral Homes - Smyrna on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Ms. Valerie Stryker, age 70 of Smyrna, passed away on July 22, 2025. For many years, she worked as a cafeteria manager at King Springs Elementary in Cobb County where she was well known and loved by the students. She is preceded in death by her granddaughter Alyssa Stryker, and is survived by her "squeeze" Donnie Cox, her daughter Jennifer Stryker, sons Jason (Jennifer) and Jeremy (Ashely) Stryker, and step-son Brandon Cox (Reagan), as well as by her grandchildren Jason Stryker, Jr., Megan Stryker, Lily Tidwell, and Cameron Cox.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 28, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna. There will be a reception in the celebration center at the funeral home following the service.
Carmichael Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 770-435-4467. www.CarmichaelCares.com.
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