Valerie Ray, daughter of the late Alice and Ernest Rivers, was born on June 23, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland. She departed this earthly life on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at her residence after a lengthy illness.
She received her education in the Baltimore City Public School System. Before her disability in her years she was employed as a Telephone Operator at the C and P Telephone Company.
Valerie was a very friendly kind-hearted person who helped anyone that came her way. She loved out for her elderly an sick friends. She loved kids and especially her stuffed animals. Valerie was known as "Grandmother" of all to her many friends and neighbors.
She leaves to mourn: her brother, Reginald Rivers; six sisters, Sylvia Lee, Cynthia Rivers, Olivia Pugh, Acquanetta Johnson, Deborah Rivers, and was preceded in death by Gloria Thompson; sister-in-law, Ellen Rivers; three brothers-in-law, Gaylen Lee, Dennis Pugh and Vernon Johnson; her longtime friends, Pamela and Charles; her card buddies, Sonya and Rose; and a special and devoted friend, Sharon. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, all who will miss her dearly.
Viewing:
Family and friends may view at the March Funeral Home, 1101 E.North Ave on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 from 3:00pm-8:00pm
Wake:
Family will receive friends before the service on Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Interment immediately following service at:
Cedar Hill Cemetery
She received her education in the Baltimore City Public School System. Before her disability in her years she was employed as a Telephone Operator at the C and P Telephone Company.
Valerie was a very friendly kind-hearted person who helped anyone that came her way. She loved out for her elderly an sick friends. She loved kids and especially her stuffed animals. Valerie was known as "Grandmother" of all to her many friends and neighbors.
She leaves to mourn: her brother, Reginald Rivers; six sisters, Sylvia Lee, Cynthia Rivers, Olivia Pugh, Acquanetta Johnson, Deborah Rivers, and was preceded in death by Gloria Thompson; sister-in-law, Ellen Rivers; three brothers-in-law, Gaylen Lee, Dennis Pugh and Vernon Johnson; her longtime friends, Pamela and Charles; her card buddies, Sonya and Rose; and a special and devoted friend, Sharon. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, all who will miss her dearly.
Viewing:
Family and friends may view at the March Funeral Home, 1101 E.North Ave on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 from 3:00pm-8:00pm
Wake:
Family will receive friends before the service on Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Interment immediately following service at:
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Valerie Ray, daughter of the late Alice and Ernest Rivers, was born on June 23, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland. She departed this earthly life on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at her residence after a lengthy illness.
She received her education in the Baltimore City Public School System. Before her disability in her years she was employed as a Telephone Operator at the C and P Telephone Company.
Valerie was a very friendly kind-hearted person who helped anyone that came her way. She loved out for her elderly an sick friends. She loved kids and especially her stuffed animals. Valerie was known as "Grandmother" of all to her many friends and neighbors.
She leaves to mourn: her brother, Reginald Rivers; six sisters, Sylvia Lee, Cynthia Rivers, Olivia Pugh, Acquanetta Johnson, Deborah Rivers, and was preceded in death by Gloria Thompson; sister-in-law, Ellen Rivers; three brothers-in-law, Gaylen Lee, Dennis Pugh and Vernon Johnson; her longtime friends, Pamela and Charles; her card buddies, Sonya and Rose; and a special and devoted friend, Sharon. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, all who will miss her dearly.
Viewing:
Family and friends may view at the March Funeral Home, 1101 E.North Ave on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 from 3:00pm-8:00pm
Wake:
Family will receive friends before the service on Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Interment immediately following service at:
Cedar Hill Cemetery
She received her education in the Baltimore City Public School System. Before her disability in her years she was employed as a Telephone Operator at the C and P Telephone Company.
Valerie was a very friendly kind-hearted person who helped anyone that came her way. She loved out for her elderly an sick friends. She loved kids and especially her stuffed animals. Valerie was known as "Grandmother" of all to her many friends and neighbors.
She leaves to mourn: her brother, Reginald Rivers; six sisters, Sylvia Lee, Cynthia Rivers, Olivia Pugh, Acquanetta Johnson, Deborah Rivers, and was preceded in death by Gloria Thompson; sister-in-law, Ellen Rivers; three brothers-in-law, Gaylen Lee, Dennis Pugh and Vernon Johnson; her longtime friends, Pamela and Charles; her card buddies, Sonya and Rose; and a special and devoted friend, Sharon. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, all who will miss her dearly.
Viewing:
Family and friends may view at the March Funeral Home, 1101 E.North Ave on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 from 3:00pm-8:00pm
Wake:
Family will receive friends before the service on Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Interment immediately following service at:
Cedar Hill Cemetery
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