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Shirley Valentine Obituary
Shirley Valentine, owner and CEO of Camelot Funeral Home, departed this life on Saturday, October 15, 2011. She was born on September 16, 1930 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to George and Mamie Mallory. Shirley married Matthew Ronald Valentine on June 12, 1949, who predeceased her and was a former Mt. Vernon Detective. To this union two daughters were born, Marcia and Beverly. Shirley worked for the New York Telephone Company from 1969 until she retired in 1989. Shirley and Ronald owned the beauty parlor, Randolphie', and the Star Grill bar. After many years of owning the Star Grill, Shirley opened Camelot Funeral Home. Her late daughter Beverly joined her to run the business. Camelot has served bereaved families and participated in community affairs for over thirty-five years.
She leaves to mourn her daughter, Marcia (Walter) Oliver of Forestville, Maryland; two brothers and three sister-in-laws of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; one brother-in-law, Samuel Morrison of Mount Vernon, New York; two grandchildren, Jarret and Monica Oliver of Forestville, Maryland; niece, Sharon (David) Bradley of Cortlandt Manor, New York; nephew, David Morrison of Mount Vernon, New York along with a host of other relatives and friends.
Viewing will take place at Camelot Funeral Home, 174 Stevens Ave., Mount Vernon, New York on Friday, October 21, 2011 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and at Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Home Going services will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2011, 10:00am at the Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church, 100 W. 4th St., Mount Vernon, New York. Interment Beechwood Cemetery, New Rochelle, New York.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Valentine
October 31, 2011
A friend, my mother-inlaw, my mom. Thank you for being in my life. It was a great journey, full of nuturing and love.
Your son,
"This little lite of mine, I'm going to let it shine...."
Donna Marable
October 26, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Sharon Bradley and the entire family. Camelot Funeral Home has provided comfort to families. The Valentine, Morrison, and Bradley families are part of the very fiber of Mount Vernon and the surrounding community. They have devoted their lives to giving to others. The epitome of Jesus.
October 24, 2011
You have our deepest sympathy.
Bishop Errol & Rev. Judith (Bostic) O'Savio, Mt. Vernon, NY
Sarah Brooks
October 24, 2011
My deepest sympathies to you, Marcia, and your family. Remember, your Mom will always be with you as you will always carry her in your heart.
Praying for God to carry you through this time in your life.
Sincerely,
Sarah S. Brooks
Winston-Salem, NC
October 21, 2011
Our Condolences to the Family. Marcia, we are here for you, anything, anytime.
Jewell & Marion
October 21, 2011
Rip ms. Valentine, will always remember how nice you and your husband Ronald were to my family and me when we llived in your house on 2nd ave. and when I use to babysit for Marshall and Beverly.
To a beautiful person, Frances Thomas
Shirley McBryde
October 21, 2011
Shirley...You will truly be missed. Our
relationship was untouchable and most of all sincere. Our Family tree was understood by us, we had fun laughing and talking about it. Love you and will miss you.
"Always in our hearts"
Shirley Mack & Margaret Gant
Wayne, Cheryl, Ashley, & Nia
October 20, 2011
Aunt Shirley...We love you and miss you so much! God has another beautiful angel! Enjoy laughing and talking with Beverly! : ) *hugs*
Phyllis Boyd & Family
October 20, 2011
RIP Ms. Valentine, you helped so many families with their loss, you will be missed.
The Boyd Family!
October 20, 2011
My condolences to the Family, God bless you always to give you the comfort you need.
Candy Blanche
Anthony Uzzle
October 20, 2011
The Westchester County Medical Examiners Office Extends our Condolences to the Family.
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