Soladan Valentine

Soladan Valentine, better known as “Dane,” was born August 23,
1945. She was a Head Start teacher who enjoyed working with early
childhood learners. She was a devoted member of Mount Bethel
Baptist Church for over 70 years.

She leaves to cherish her memories; three daughters, Angee Valentine
Burd of North Little Rock, AR, Ronica Valentine Stamper of Carville,
LA, and Ashley Valentine of Sunshine, LA; four grandsons, Keone
Burd Baton Rouge, LA, Kentrelle Burd, North Little Rock, AR,
Raydon Stamper Carville, LA, Dakota Stamper Kenner, LA; three
great-grandchildren, Khamille Burd, Kannon Burd, Khalani Burd
Baton Rouge; three sisters, Linda (Melvin) Craige, Sr., St. Gabriel, LA,
Hilda Washington Houston, TX, Juanita Holmes Oakland, CA; two
brothers, Carl (Vanessa) Monroe Houston, TX, Vaughn (Dorothy)
Monroe Houston, TX; five brothers-in-law and five sisters-in-law,
Willie Valentine (Hilda) Riverside, CA, Graylan Valentine Thailand,
Stanley Valentine (Dee) Baton Rouge, LA, Wardell Valentine (Gina)
St. Gabriel, LA, Steven Valentine (Penny) Baton Rouge, LA; more
sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Helen Ambeau St. Gabriel, LA,
Mamis (James) Rowell Gonzales, LA, Brenda V. Stephens Baton
Rouge, LA, Lena (Joseph) Scott Fairburn, GA, Viva Jenkins Spencer,
OK, Gertrude V. Williams St. Gabriel, LA, Muriel Valentine Baton
Rouge, LA, Matlin Valentine Port Allen, LA, Belinda Valentine, St.
Gabriel, LA, Sylvia Valentine Tacoma, WA; two daughters of the
heart, Audrey Ambeau Prairieville, LA, and Malinda Bova Carville,
LA; two Godchildren, Chadwick Smith Houston, Texas, and Markita
Ambeau Prairieville, Louisiana; a lifetime friend, Annette Wilson;
and a host of nieces, nephews, and special friends.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Henry and Serena Monroe;
grandparents, Sosthan and Caroline Monroe; husband, Spencer
Valentine, Jr.; sisters, Gladys McDonald, Caroline Smith, and Viola
Holmes; brothers, Oscar, Henry and Sosthan Monroe, Sr.; father and
mothers-in-law, Spencer and Gertrude Valentine and Ethel Valentine;
brother-in-law, Joe Valentine; and sister -in-law, Elenor Valentine.