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Valerie Pranger Obituary

Valerie passed away very unexpectedly and peacefully Saturday evening, February 9th. Valerie had been battling cancer and her heart just gave out. Valerie was born to Don and Kay Straus in Rogue River Oregon. The family moved to her Mothers hometown of Sanger California in 1972 and she resided in the Fresno/Sanger area the rest of her life. She graduated from Sanger High School and from Beauty College and has been a professional hairdresser for more than 30 years, working at Sunnyside Hair Focus that entire time. She is survived by her brother, Richard Saffell of Lovelock Nevada; her sister, Sharon Biswell of Sanger CA; grandmother, Connie Straus of Vallejo CA. She is also survived by her Aunts Jean Weber and Joyce VanHoosen both of Sanger CA, and many cousins. Valerie is also survived by many, many "best" friends and many long-time clients. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. There is a Celebration of Life for Valerie on Friday, Feb 22nd at the Eagles Hall in Sanger at noon.

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Published by Fresno Bee from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2019.

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Chantelle Crossland

February 10, 2021

We miss you so much Valerie. I can't believe 2 years have passed. I can still hear that little giggle and see that pouty lip of yours.

Peggy Liles

February 22, 2019

The world lost a wonderful soul at the passing of my friend Valerie. She made the world a better place everyday of her life. I cannot even imagine a better world now that she has left it. My heart goes out to her friends and loved ones.
Peggy Liles

DeeLisa Wells

February 19, 2019

Val was the most selfless, giving, kindest and loving person I have ever met, always there for a friend to lend a helping hand.
She definitely made life brighter to those who knew her and always had a smile on her face when she walked into a room. Truly a beautiful soul inside and out. She will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers to you Sharon.

February 18, 2019

Val was like a daughter to us. She would always be there to help us. WE All will miss her and her cooking. Love you forever.

Harvey and Shirley Sons

Beth Eller

February 17, 2019

Hey Cuz (this is how Valerie always greeted me) .. you and Sharon have always been my favorite cousins. Always there to help. All I had to do was call and say hi and you would say "everything ok?" and then everything would be ok. I will remember lots of laughter, some playful shenanigans and fun times. Sweet smiles and wonderful hugs. Fair winds and following seas, until we meet again. I love you Val. For one more shenanigan I'm adding an 1980's era photo of Aunt Kay, Sharon and you. I expect a punch in the arm the next time I see you. ;-)

Jackie Livaudais

February 16, 2019

I have been blessed to have known Val and have had the privilege of her friendship throughout the years. She was such a good-hearted, kind and always giving soul. She was a beautiful lady inside and out and I will truly miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with her Sister Sharon and her family she has left behind. God bless you Val...

Kim Yeargan

February 16, 2019

Val was the most selfless person I have ever met. It's very hard to accept that we won't see her anymore. Val had a passion for horses the beach and reading..she was always doing for others. I will miss you very much. She was an Angel on earth now she is an Angel in Heaven........gone too soon!!

Chantelle Crossland

February 16, 2019

Valerie Kay - my huge-hearted gf. So many great, FUN memories...I will miss you forever, but I am glad you are no longer suffering. I know you are rejoicing with all of our friends and family gone before you, who were waiting to greet you and welcome you home. You definitely made our lives brighter and I was blessed and honored to be your friend. The Crossland family loves you !

Sharon Biswell

February 16, 2019

Valerie was the most giving and loving person I have ever known. My heart hurts deeply as I know many others do . . . so many people loved Val very much . . . I am so sorry for the pain. She left this earth very unexpectedly and very immediate as I'm sure she would have wanted . . . no tears, no goodbyes. She loved her life and everyone in it.

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