May 11, 2020
I did not get here yesterday Val Ann, so sorry. As always I’m sad to be writing to you here. I still miss you greatly and love you as much as always. I talked with your little bro yesterday and he was also missing you and remembering you with love. Yesterday was Mother’s Day and I didn’t talk to your kids, but did talk to Tanee’ a few days ago and she wrote you a message. Telling you about the family and how it’s grown. She has four kids now and Elijah is 15 and 6 ‘ tall. He’s quite a character. Ezy is still short and does good in school. Then there are two since you left us, Billy and Sutton. Finally a little girl for Tanee’ she i a sassy bossy little character. Much like you and looks like you.
Then there’s David, all I can say is he has three children. Still with Tiffany, they have a strong marriage, he is a good man and a good Dad. They have Andrew, Dayna and Maxx, I’m not good with memories these days so don’t ask me their ages. I’m not sure. Well Brat Girl, this is about all I can tell you except your siblings are still going strong. They all miss you. So talk to you sometime soon my love, in Heaven one of these days. Take care of everyone up there and give love to all. Mama loves you and misses you these 7 years without you. See you one of these days.
Mama

My Darling Brat Girl as each year passes and I remember you I just miss you more. I know you had suffered as much and more than a person should suffer, I am thankful you are whole again and are dancing and singing in the heavens. So I shall just thank God for that and send you my love and hope you are looking down on your beautiful family and how it has grown. Love you so much, Mama

My Darling Daughter,
It seems each year on your birthday is a very difficult day for Mama. While I celebrate the time we had with you, I miss you terribly. I’m thankful you are not in pain now and are spending eternity in the Heavens, pain free and enjoying the presence of our Lord. All my love, miss you Brat Mama

My Darling daughter,
This week has been an up and down emotional trip as it neared the fifth anniversary of your passing. I’m thankful you no longer suffer the horrible pain constantly, but I just miss you and your beautiful spontaneous self. You were such a bubbly personality and I love and miss you so much. One day I look forward to seeing you again.
All my love, mommy

Hi balerie I called her that sometimes Valerie was my elder sister but in a lot of cases she was like my mom.the last night I saw my sister My mother had dropped off food for me to pick up at her house it was bout 8:30 pm when i came through the door to get my groceries she was on the bed with her grandchildren I gave her a quick hug and kiss and told her I'd see her in the morning and that I loved her she told me I look very nice because I just came from a church function. Now to me she seemed fine she was smiling she seemed like she felt well and she was actually setting up. So I took my groceries and went home happy that I had seen my sisters and she was OK. That was the last time I ever saw her alive.next morning mom shows up at my door seems upset told me I need to sit down and she breaks the news that my sister is dead it had only been less than eight hours since I seen her . I still dont be leave shes gone. I miss you balerie love your baby brother

Thank you Lord, for the quiet moment of thoughts of a dear and sweet friend. A friendship beginning as girls and never fading through weddings, babies, distance, illness and even death, a friendship that will continue into eternity as we join hands again one day to worship our King together, forever. There is joy knowing that you are dancing in the heavens, singing for all to hear and cheering us on to keep the faith. Love ya dear friend. Thank you for being a part of my cloud of witness, your cheers strengthening my steps.

Thinking of you on your 52nd BD Brat Girl. I just wonder how much fun God lets you have up there? Between you and your Papa you probably spend more time out in your corners than anywhere. The two of you were quite a pair. I miss you Honey so much my eyes still leak and my heart is not as happy as it should be, quite a week down here. Were you peeking in when your Baby Girl had had her baby boy? You now have 6 yes 6 grands. Tanee' just had little William David on Tuesday and thank God he's well. I miss you everyday and my heart will never feel quite as full as it is supposed to. Hope you have a wonderful day there, pain free and able to walk, sit and whatever you want to do. Happy Birthday Brat Girl love you past the moon and stars and back and all the way to Heaven. Mommy

Mom. I miss you everyday and know your watching over all of us . And hope your watching over your 2 newest grandsons , maxx that has been in and out of the hospital and is very sick and your soon to be born grandson in what maybe many trials to come . I love and miss you and wish you were here to give me your loving advise in this and just to feel your comforting words I'm scared for both these boys and David also I wish I knew what to say to him for his youngest son. You will always be in my thoughts and in my heart I'll love you always. Your daughter

Dearest Brat Girl,
As Valentine's Day approaches and I think of you I am filled with thoughts of what a kind, caring, loving person you were. Always remembering others with cards and a gift. Mommy could always depend on my first Valentine was from my Brat. To others who don't know our family, everyone had a nickname from childhood. You were such a precocious little girl, that you were and always retained the name of Brat Girl, said with much love and sometimes laughter at the things you thought up to do. Sometimes said with irritation at the things you did, but always with LOVE! So here is your Valentine flower, I found some old cards from you and made me sad and happy at same time as I read your feelings you expressed. So much like your Mom, being an emotional person with your feelings toward family and loved ones, yet so strong and staid when it came to sharing your feelings with others about your pain and suffering. About right now I could use support from my ROCK! As I listen to the music on this page, "GONE TO SOON" I am holding back tears as yes for me you are gone to soon and for many others who loved you. We don't have a say in that, only God determines when our story here ends. I know you are among loved ones there also and friends but we still miss your bright welcoming smile and hugs. Always loving you,

"HAPPY VALENTIEN'S DAY"
      Mommy

Happy Birthday my beautiful daughter. I'm so sad you are not here with us but I do know you are in a much better place and I can just feature the celebration going on in Heaven. Love you my Brat Girl and can't wait to see you again. Love you forever Mommy

Thinking of you Brat Girl and when I am especially sad it seems I always come across a note from you I've saved, or something you gave Mama. I miss you everyday but I am so glad you are whole and no pain now. So when Ia find something or see something that reminds me of you it makes my heart SMILE to quote you. Love you so much always Mama

I remember how beautiful Valerie was and what a beautiful smile she had whenever we were at her home, Rest well and I know we will meet again In heaven.

Valarie was such an inspiration to my son, Danny. He loved her and told me many time what a brave and wonderful young lady and how she suffered. As it turned out, God called Danny first, so I only pray they are now together.

Bill & Judy Blakeman

I love you Val, thinking about you today rest well my love, one day we will walk the streets of glory together

What a beautiful tribute. Val was a fighter! I remember talking, many hours, with Dan and how he admired her attitude and how he learned so much from this young lady. You are missed , however, I feel confident you are not alone. You are so loved.

What a beautiful way to remember a beautiful person.

My Darling Daughter as it draws closer to the time of your 50th Birthday, I want you to know how very special you were to me. As I look at things you gave me, there is always an inscription that talks about how I was your rock and always there for you. Telling me how much you appreciate the things I did and will never be able to repay me. However, that is the opposite, you were my rock.