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Valeria Young Obituary

Mrs. Valeria L. Parham Young, 62, of Waverly, departed this life Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. She was born on April 15, 1950, to the late Alfred C. Parham and Dorothy Smith Parham.

She leaves behind: two daughters, Robin Young of Waverly, and Rosalyn Young of Hopewell; three adorable grandchildren, Ashley, Marion and Marvin, all of Hopewell; ex-husband, James Young; four sisters, Porita Sawyer (Harvey) of Chesterfield, Althea Hughes of Hopewell, Vanessa Parham of Chesterfield, and Carlethea Greenhill of Greenbelt, Md.; four nieces, Anitra Lewis (Falando) of Baltimore, Md., Tanesha Sawyer of Chesterfield, Kayla Greenhill of Greenbelt, Md., and Angel Hughes of Hopewell; one nephew, Jontá Parham of Chesterfield; one great-niece; one great-nephew; four aunts; two uncles; three sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; and a host of cousins; other relatives; and friends among them, devoted Wanda Santana, Juanita Taylor and Angie Gray Cheilchani, all of Waverly.

A service of love and remembrance for Ms. Valeria L. Young will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, April 22, 2013, at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, the Rev. Edward Young, eulogist.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Ms. Young. Watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, 804-732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Published by The Progress-Index from Apr. 17 to Apr. 20, 2013.
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Robin, Lisa, Portia , Sinky & Vanessa you all are still in my prayers.. I have so many memories of her and of you all..

Kimberly Drew

April 30, 2013

I was very saddened to hear of the passing of my cousin Valerie. Her father and my father Darnell were brothers. May God keep you in his arms and hold you during this sorrowful time.

Kimberly Parham

April 23, 2013

May God Bless your family during your time of sorrow.

Jean Vaughan

April 22, 2013

My condolences and prayers are with you during the lost of your love one.

Belinda Hines-Timmons, Midlothian, Va.

April 22, 2013

To the Parham Family:
We were saddened to learn of Valerie's passing. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you; and remember that God will take care of you during your time of sorrow and always.

With Deepest Sympathy,
John T. Mason and Sarah O. Mason

April 22, 2013

TO the family of Valerie Young you have my deepest sympathy an sorry for your lost.

Jeanai Thomas

April 21, 2013

Condolences to the Parham family during your period of grief. I was saddened to hear of Valerie's passing. I will continue to hold you all up in prayer. I know that God will sustain you.

Jannette Taylor Green

April 21, 2013

My condolences go out to the Young/Parham families in your loss. I have not seen Val in years, but I remember her like it was yesterday. Hold on to your memories; they last a lifetime!

Evelyn (Fran) Goodson

April 21, 2013

Robin and family all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.Robin are moms rode to work together,the B&W days. May God wrap his loving arms around you and.comfort you in this difficult time.Your elementary school friend.

Melissa Bailey- Saunders

April 20, 2013

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Kimberly Parham

April 20, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jimmie Hunt

April 20, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

James & Brenda Lankford& Family

April 19, 2013

Ricardo M. Walton

April 18, 2013

Robin, Lisa, and the entire Parham family, may God grant you all Peace in the midst of the storm. Our prayers and thoughts are truly with you all during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Pamela Turner Dail and Family
Wakefield, VA

April 18, 2013

Portia, Robin and the rest of the family...may the wonderful memories of your sister comfort and sustain you. May God continue to bless each of you.

Joanne Moore Parham

April 18, 2013

My love goes out to my entire Parham family, for we have lost another loved one. Valeria was one of my favorite cousins of all times. May God bless us all and be our comforter in this time of sorrow.

Love you all,
Boret Rose and family

Boret Rose

April 18, 2013

Robin may the Lord keep, comfort and give you peace and strength during this difficult time. I'm praying for strength for you and your family

Pearl Taylor

April 18, 2013

To the entire Parham family, I am sorry to hear of Valerie's passing. May God continue to bless you all at this time. I will see you this weekend.

Renita Morse (Greenhill)

April 18, 2013

Robin, Lisa, and the rest of the Parham family; you have my deepest sympathy. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Syliva Baines

April 18, 2013

May GOD be with the family during this of sorrow. We always had good conversations upon seeing eachother especially when we talked about my dad(Lawrence Jones). She said that he was her buddy. Ms. Valeria you are now with your buddy and share the good times once again. May God bless each of youand be your comforter.

Kim Thomas

April 18, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

carol williams

April 16, 2013

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