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Henrietta Valentine Obituary
Portsmouth - Henrietta E. Valentine, 91, of the 7400 block of Red Brook Road, passed away on November 17, 2011 in Norfolk. A native of Jackson, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Matt Amos and Mariah Epps and the widow of the late Tommy Towns, Sr. and Henry Valentine.
She leaves to cherish her memory, three daughters, Juanita (Ernest), Bernice (Robert), her devoted caregiver, Bessie (Willis) and one son, James; a sister-in-law, Mary Vaughns, twenty-five grandchildren, three of which were special caregivers, Michelle, Daralene, and Renee; thirty-seven great-grandchildren, one of which was a special caregiver, Deiyauna; and nine great-great-grandchildren; Henrietta is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives, friends, and her church family.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. at Third Baptist Church, Portsmouth, with the Rev. Joseph Fleming, Jr. officiating. The burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. The family will receive friends at Corprew Funeral Home on Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge.
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Memories and Condolences
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Bessie Hardy
April 24, 2025
Mom I miss you very much
Bessie Hardy
February 26, 2025
Henrietta Valentine was a good Mother
Bessie Hardy
January 22, 2025
I miss my Mother
Juanita Young
November 30, 2011
Dear Mother,
Even though my heart still aches for you and I am missing you, I feel comfort in knowing you are home with the Lord and I know you are watching over us. Thanks for being the loving Mother you were. I love you, but God loved you best. RIP until we see each other again. Love you Juanita.
Bessie Hardy
November 27, 2011
Mom I am missing you already. You was the
light of my life. I will always love you but God loved you best. Sleep on my sister because I know you are smiling down on me. Love you always, your baby girl Bessie
Dorothy Hardy-Ferguson
November 23, 2011
To Bessie Hardy and Family
Our prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. May you find peace that she is in a better place.
"God saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb. He whispered, come home my child and gently closed her loving eyes."
My family will continue to pray that God will give you and your family stength for the difficult days ahead.
Love You
Carol Nelson
November 22, 2011
Bernice and Family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Look to The Hills for Strength, Guidance and Peace. Remembering Good Times will be comforting!
Be Strong ... Prayerfully yours,
Michelle Davis
November 22, 2011
RIP Granny V! To know you was to love your soul! Miss you already!
Isabelle (Meme) Davis
November 22, 2011
Mrs Hardy, your mother was a gem! I loved to cook for her and share stories! God bless you and your family!
Deiyauna Davis
November 22, 2011
I LOVE YOU GRANDMA! To know you was to love you! You're smiling down on me from heaven! When I praise dance next it'll be in honor of YOU! God bless you!
Michelle Davis
November 22, 2011
Granny V; You're in heaven now singing with the angels, with your father, at peace! I'm glad I took the time to spend with you and know your genuine spirit! I LOVE YOU~Rest in peace!
Carolyn Gary Glover
November 22, 2011
To Bessie,Bernice and Family,
My prayers and condolences are with you all during this sad time,May God comfort you as you mourn your Mother's passing.May the memories you shared with her bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead.Our Lord said"He would never leave us nor forsake us".
Celestine Sample Scales
November 21, 2011
Bernice may God bless you and your family in this your time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Aaron & Brandy Hodge
November 21, 2011
Mrs.Hardy We never got the chance to meet your mom but we know she must have been a very special lady. Our hearts and prayers goes out to you and your family. The Hodge Family (across the street)
Vivian Stevens-Lyons
November 21, 2011
Bessie you have my heartfelt sympathy. To live is Christ, to die is gain and to be absent from the body is to be present with the God. Mother has reached the finish line and now she has received her reward. May your fond memories encourage your heart as you remember your mother and continue to find yourself. Love you will all my heart.
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