Valerie-Powell-Obituary

Valerie Journeaux Harvey Powell

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Apr 26, 1938 – Nov 5, 2023

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BORN
April 26, 1938
DIED
November 5, 2023
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Born on April 26, 1938 in Racine, Wisconsin to Richard G. and Mary Lou Harvey, Valerie Journeaux Harvey Powell passed away on November 5, 2023 at the Bethel Park Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsburg, PA. A dedicated professor and researcher and a determined advocate of...

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Valerie was one of the warmest and most welcoming faculty members and always had the courage to ask good questions of leadership from the floor of our giant faculty convocations--advocating for the needs of our students. I will remember her feisty, funny, steadfast UU spirit of advocacy, her smile, and her very presence -- which opened doors for many.

Val was one of the first people I met at RMU, and the warmth of her welcome was something I'll always remember. She was unfailing generous, an inspirational colleague.