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Valerie Johnson Obituary
LIMA -- Valerie Johnson, 70, of Lima, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 8:38 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center. She was born on October 31, 1952 in Lima to the late Val and Elizabeth {Adam} Henson.
Valerie was a graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School, class of 1970. She retired from Whirlpool Corporation and later worked at Ray's Supermarket. She was a lifetime member of St. John's Catholic Church and loved her family and of course her beloved fur baby Ava.
She is survived by her son: William (Stacee) Johnson, daughter: Anna (Jon) Chambers, grandchildren: Mychaela, Makenna, and Logan Johnson, Kyra (Mark) Lore, Madalynn, Julianna, and Jon Jr. Chambers, great-granddaughter: Noah Chambers, and siblings: Karen (Mike) Corcoran, Joyce Stombaugh, David (Randee) Henson, Val (Diane) Henson, Carla (William) Hill, Carmen (Jody) Henson, and Elizabeth (Mike) Dible.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers: Keith and John Henson.
Her family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 from 12-8 p.m. at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at St. John's Catholic Church, Lima. Friends may visit one hour prior to mass at the funeral home. Fr. David Ritchie and Fr. David Ross will officiate. Burial will follow at Gethsemani Cemetery, Lima.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Valerie Johnson
Joanne Hredzak Gibson
April 25, 2023
Our sympathy to all of our Henson cousins and families on the loss of Valerie. May your good memories always comfort you.
Love,
From the Hredzaks, Adams and Miller cousins
Catherine Weyer
April 24, 2023
Such a joy to work with. A kind and compassionate lady who I am proud to say she was my friend. RIP Val, fly high with the angels.
Theresa Tebben
April 24, 2023
Carla, Tom and I would like to send our condolences to you and your family. Tom and Theresa Tebben
Karen Perrine
April 24, 2023
Sending my deepest condolences to Karen and the family.
Karen (Stiles) Perrine
Millie (Humbert) Gast
April 24, 2023
Karen, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
I ran into Val at Chiefs some time ago and after all these years she remembered me and we had a nice chat.
Thinking about all of us trudging back and forth to St. Johns together and the great memories I still have of those days!
Nancy Adams Kerr
April 23, 2023
My sister Linda Leist and I send our love to our cousin Valerie´s family..her children and grands, her brothers and sisters...there are so many stories to remember and the memories always bring a smile...Valerie was so much fun to be with. We will all surely miss her!
Chris Hinds
April 22, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of Val's passing. My condolences to her family.
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