Valette Moore-Thompson

Valette Moore-Thompson obituary, Wilmington, DE

Valette Moore-Thompson

Valette Moore-Thompson Obituary

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Valette Marie Thompson was born on September 2, 1962 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Constance Johnson. Valette attended George Gray Elementary, Warner Middle School, PS Dupont High School for a short time, graduating from Glasgow High School in 1980. She continued her higher education at Hampton Institute (University) in Virginia and graduated with a degree in Mass Media / Communications.
After college and over the years, Valette worked for many businesses and left a lasting impression to this day. She began her journey in the banking industry with Cores State Bank which she enjoyed the work and the people. Working for Moyer Academy, she felt a connection with the students and left a lasting impression on many of them today. Her next journey lead her to work for Theo Gregory, Attorney-At-Law as an Administrative Assistant, where she learned so much about the law and became a trusted employee and friend. Valette worked part-time as a Supervisor, at BJ's Warehouse/Newark and built many friendships. More recently she worked as a counselor with the State of Delaware, Department of Labor, where many friendships were made and she felt that she really made a difference!
She is preceded in death by her Mother Constance Johnson.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Eugene Thompson Jr,; daughter, Eryka Thompson, brothers, Colin Moore (Linda), Joseph Moore (Tanya), sister, Teal Moore; adopted sister, Ashley Johnson; brother-in-law, Douglas Thompson (Ricki); sister-in-law, Carolyn Higgins; step-sons, Dimitri and Dominique Taylor; God daughter, Jaelyn Craigen; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and dedicated friends who will miss her dearly.
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