Valerie holds a very special space in my heart. She showed me love when I needed it the most. She was also very straight forward on what she thought, even when it wasn’t what you wanted to hear. The best thing about her was she wasn’t fake. She was hilarious, she made me laugh almost every time I saw her in person or talked with her on the phone. I’m sad that I moved so far away, I missed out on being with her for several years. I’m so grateful she was with me during my wedding preparations, she helped me relax and laugh when I was stressed out. Valerie you touched my life in many ways, I’ll smile when I think of you , even though my eyes tear up at the same time. Prayers for her family, she loved them very much.