Valerie Lewis Obituary

Valerie J. Lewis NORFOLK - Valerie Joy Lewis passed away Aug. 12, 2008, at the age of 45 at her home in Norfolk. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She was a longtime muscular dystrophy patient. Valerie was born at Andrews Air Force Base Oct. 16, 1962. A graduate of Maryland public schools, she also attended Eastern Technology Institute where she received two certifications. Valerie was employed by Sentara Health Care. Valerie was crowned Ms. Wheelchair Virginia in 2006 and also participated in the Ms. Wheelchair America pageant the same year. In 2007 Valerie received the personal achievement award for Virginia from the Muscular Dystrophy Association. She was also a U.S. Navy ombudsman for VAW-121. Valerie is survived by her husband, Steve Lewis, U.S. Navy retired; her son, Stephen E. Lewis and daughter-in-law Amanda; mother and father, Joyce A. Bent and Walter E. Bent, U.S. Navy retired; brother, Gregory A. Ryder of Virginia Beach; sisters, Sandra K. Bent and Deborah L. Dalton of Florida; brother, William J. Bent of Wilmington, N.C.; two granddaughters Mckenzie and Madison of Norfolk; and her beloved service dog, Timber. A memorial service will be held at Ascension Catholic Church, 4853 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, Saturday, Aug. 23 at noon. Please bring a nonperishable food item for the food drive at the church. Please dress in lively colors for the celebration of her passing. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Humanities Inc., 2028 South Dixie Blvd., Radcliff, KY 40121. This is the service dog-training program.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 15, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Valerie Lewis

14 Entries

Katy Obert

September 8, 2008

Lewis Family:
Valerie was a wonderful person whom I loved and adored. She took care of me when I needed it, and kept me in line. She was always positive, even when things were going so great. I will always cherish my memories of her. I will miss you! I am so lucky to have known someone like her, and am happy that she is now at peace.

Betsy Mays

September 7, 2008

Steven and family, I am so sorry to hear on valarie's passing. She was a wonderful and caring person. I do remember our Ombudsman days very well and I know that there were some days that Valarie truly made a difference in a Navy Wife's life. She was a character and always had energy that I sometimes had a hard time keeping up with her. She will be missed but never forgotten.... with all our thoughts and prayers, God Bless....Betsy Mays and family

Richard and Betsy Mays

September 7, 2008

Valerie was a wonderful kind person with a good heart. Our prayers are with you and hope they comfort you.

Allan Peterson

September 1, 2008

To the Lewis Family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Valerie was a Wonderful Person, no matter what she was doing. I just wanted to let you know, BlackJack's Little Buddy is still doing great. (Black Masked Gold Shih Tzu) You and your family are in my prayers. God Bless You and Your Family in this time of need.

Sarah Diogo

August 27, 2008

Aunt Val
I love you and will miss you.. I always had such respect and admiration for you. You lived life to the fullest despite you disabilities. I know you are at peace now watching over us all. Thank you for being in my life and part of my family. You are going to be missed and I’ll never forget all you have done. You are truly one of a kind. You will always be in our hearts and will not be forgotten.

David Karlson

August 20, 2008

Steve, you and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of all of my family and the Bear Ace family. Valerie was a very beautiful person who will be missed by many. May God bless you through your tough times and always.

August 20, 2008

Dear Steve,
I am so sorry to hear of Valerie's passing.
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
With Blessings,
Stevi Sisco
Medical Equipment Distributors

Melinda Sikora

August 19, 2008

I will miss you Valerie. I so enjoyed you and admired you! I'll continue to pray for you and your family.

Buddy Hayes

August 18, 2008

Steve
May God comfort you in the time of your loss and give you the strength needed to contiue your life's path. God bless.
Buddy Hayes, CTRS & Ellie
Ms Wheelchair Virginia 2207 - 2008

Steve Lewis

August 17, 2008

Valerie has been my sole purpose in my life. With her gone, I feel empty, like my purpose for living has been taken away from me. But I will find another purpose one day. I find solace in the fact that she is no longer hurting. She has finally found peace. Go, my love. Leave your wheelchair behind, and run and jump like you could not do here. I will always love you, Valerie...always.

Pj Holder

August 17, 2008

Steve, you and the rest of the family are in my prayers. Val was the most influential person in my life. She will be missed by many. I am truly blessed that she was a part of my and my family's life.

Stephen, Amanda, Mckenzie, and Madison Lewis

August 16, 2008

she will be missed and loved always

John, Gloria and Slurpee Raftery

August 15, 2008

Valerie will always be loved and missed. Just remember we are only a call away!

Linda Steen

August 15, 2008

Steve and family I am so sorry to hear of Valeries passing. I use to come to the house and groom all her shih zu pups and Timber. She will be missed by many. My prayers are with you.God Bless.

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