Birth date: Feb 19, 1988 Death date: Nov 16, 2021
Valerie June Black, affectionately known as “Val”, departed this life too soon on Tuesday, 11/16/21. For 33 years, Val had been the beloved daughter of Eddie & Kayren Black, & sister of Amanda & Lisa. Val enjoyed shopping, swimmi Read Obituary
I miss you. Love, Jiffy
It’s 5:00 in the morning, and memories of you, Valerie, are flooding through my mind.
You’re in a better place than anyone in our family. You’re held under the heavenly appointed care of Jesus, and I’ve no doubts that your Mimi and Papa provide strong backup for you.
God bless you. God bless and keep my earthly memories of you.
I was fortunate enough to know Val for many years. In those years I didn’t see Val on a regular basis but when I got to see her I always felt lucky. Val had a kindness and peace, her smile was infectious. I remember going to Edisto with the Black family and looking for sharks teeth and olive shells. Val loved olive shells. Now olive shells were never a personal favorite of mine but it’s something that always stuck with me. My family went to the beach this summer and I found myself collecting all the olive shells and thinking about Val. I pray Val’s family can find peace in the love she had for them and take comfort and joy in the small things that remind them of her.
I grew up with a special needs uncle. My mother taught us to treat him with love and kindness. When Valerie was born I wanted more than that for her but in the end love and kindness was enough. Thank you mom for teaching me the greatest thing ever. Look for her amoungest the clouds in heaven.
Val brought so much joy into my life during my high school years. I loved going to her class and her excitement would always lift mine and so many other's spirits. Wishing the family strength in the difficult days ahead.
I planted this Hawaiian red ti plant this morning in loving memory of my niece, Valerie Black.
Valerie entered my life at the age of 2. She was so tiny and fair, with white-blond ringlets, and nonstop energy. She's likely the reason Kayren learned early to be quick on her feet.
I'll never forget visiting the farm when Val was maybe 5 years old. Kayren took me to Mr. Black's barn, and there sat Valerie & Eddie on a haystack up in the loft, swinging their legs. What an idyllic life, growing up on a farm, with parents who would have moved mountains for her, if need be.
My heart aches for you. I will remember her always for her sweet face and for her love of life's simple pleasures. She was a ray of sunshine and will be deeply missed.
With love to all,
Mary Anne
