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Valerie Stewart Obituary

Valerie Jean (Bennett) Stewart, born on Aug. 16, 1956 in Baton Rouge, LA to Laura Shaffer and Clarence Bennett, Sr., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016. She is survived by two daughters, Kena L. and Trena Y. Bennett; father, Clarence (friend, Janet) Bennett, Sr.; siblings, Clarence Jr., Anthony, Darryl Wayne (friend, Jeanice) Bennett and Joshua Sargent; 4 granddaughters; 2 great grandsons; aunts, Mary Ferguson, Betty Wheeler, Juanita (Leroy) Ledoux and Judy (Larry) Hudson; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, all of Baton Rouge, LA. She was preceded in death by her mother, Laura Shaffer; brothers, Alfred and Tony Huey; and grandparents, Mose and Hester Taylor and Stella Rudolph. Memorial services will be held at 11 am, Dec. 16 at New Hope Baptist Church, 124-21st Ave., Seattle, WA, 98122.

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Published by The Advocate from Dec. 13 to Dec. 16, 2016.

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Gerard Lavergne,Betty Wheeler's son,Birmingham Al.

December 27, 2016

To all of my family,may Jehovah give us all the needed strength to get through this difficult time....Val
is missed and forever loved.....

Linda Brooks

December 15, 2016

To my cousins Kena anind Trena, Clarence Jr, Anthony, Darryl, uncle Hoppy and the rest of the family in Seattle, We here in Baton Rouge are feeling the same grief here . We the Brooks, Allen and Dedeauxs are sending our prayers and heartfel sympathy. We want yall to know that you are in our prayers and in our heart's. Keep your hands in God's hands he will get you through this.

Roderick Hayes

December 15, 2016

Will miss n u always val.
Rest on safely. In GODS arms

(Cricket) .

Charles Shaffer

December 14, 2016

To all of cousin Val's family. I was Sorry to hear about everything. I was shocked. I wish everybody well. From Charles Shaffer, Uncle Charlie Shaffer's son.

Angela McDowell

December 13, 2016

I will miss you my dear cousin.

Angela McDowell

December 13, 2016

To all of my family members in Seattle Washington as well as in Baton Rouge Louisiana. One thing I do know is that God doesn't intend for any of us to suffer endlessly. Cousin Val is no longer in pain. And may she rest peacefully. May God bless each and everyone of you. You are all in my prayers.

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