‘A huge loss for the wildlife community': Mississippi animal nonprofit founder dies

By , Daily Memphian Updated: April 26, 2023 12:58 PM CT | Published: April 25, 2023 3:53 PM CT

Valery Smith, founder of the Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation for injured and orphaned birds, has died after battling pancreatic cancer.

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Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation Valery Smith Debbie Crum Missy Flanagan
Beth Sullivan

Beth Sullivan

Beth Sullivan covers North Mississippi for The Daily Memphian. Previously, she worked at The Austin Chronicle as an assistant editor and columnist.

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