Sherial Lynn Valencia was born on May 02, 1966, at Fredericktown, MO, the daughter of Ivan and Shirley Link, and passed away on July 29, 2026 in St. Louis, MO at the age of 60.

Sherial is preceded in death by her parents, and her dog Twister.

Sherial is survived by her husband, Francisco Valencia. who she married on December 28, 1985, two (2) sons, Eli (Morgan) Valencia, Ezra Valencia, two (2) daughters, Antoñia (Jason) Burks, Alejandra (Oliver) Kunz, two (2) brothers, Cole (Netley Clay) Link, and Lance (Becky) Link. ten (10) grandchildren, Asa, Annora, Aleric, Audrey, Amelia, Magnus, Arya, Ira, Jeremiah, Noble, and one (1) dog, Mucho.

Sherial was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Park Hills, MO. She was a devoted shepherdess and educator.   She enjoyed cooking, art, fishing and hosting family and friends.