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Valerie English

01/18/1960 - 01/30/2022

Obituary For Valerie English

Progressive Funeral Home respectfully announces the passing of Valerie English age 62 of Columbus on January 30, 2022

Valerie Althea Jones English was born on January 18, 1960 in Richland, Georgia, the third child of Mr. Prince Edward Jones Sr. and the late Mattie Eva Jones.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 41 years Mr. Stewart E. English of Columbus, Georgia; three daughters: Ashley Scott (Simeon), Kara English, and Bethel Jones (Samuel) all of Columbus, Georgia; four siblings: Cheryl A. Jones - Bell (Nathan) of Detroit Michigan, Karen P. Jones of Columbus, Ga, Prince Jones Jr of Cusseta Ga, and Merry Tate of Columbus, Ga; five grandchildren: Aiden, Noah, Halo, Mila, and Moriah and a host of other family and friends.

Valerie affectionately known as “Val” graduated from Baker High School in 1977. She went to Meadows College and later married her husband November 7, 1980. She retired from the Bradley Center of St. Francis as an adolescent counselor after 20 years. She was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, wife and mother, but above all of those things she dedicated her life to her ministry as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Val learned the truth from her mother and grandmother and was baptized in 1974 as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. From 2009 to present, after raising her children, she devoted at least 70 hours per month to the ministry, helping others learn about Jehovah and taking care of her aging parents.

In addition to her ministry, she loved her girls; it was always “Val and her girls”. She loved to shop, cook, spend time with her grandchildren, having people over for dinner, travel abroad, and taking pictures. She enjoyed making picture books and giving them to people filled with memories they shared together. She enjoyed delivering goodies to her friends — especially cake and sweet potato pie. Val didn’t know a stranger, she will be greatly missed.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery at 1:00 pm. Brother Edwin Harris officiating.

There will also be a memorial service via Zoom. Belvedere Park is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Valarie English’s memorial Time: Feb 12, 2022 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84745911278 Meeting ID: 847 4591 1278 Passcode: English One tap mobile +13126266799,,84745911278#,,,,*8660415# US (Chicago) +19292056099,,84745911278#,,,,*8660415# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 847 4591 1278 Passcode: 8660415 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keCXt01VJL

The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to be selected to provide end of life services.


Services

Graveside Service

Feb
9
Evergreen Memorial Park

4500 St Marys Rd
Columbus, GA 31907

1:00 PM
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We miss Nana dearly and will hold tight to the lessons she taught us in life.

SieSie

Sierra Silvers

To the family of my dearest friend, my prayers and love go out to each of you. I will always cherish the memories we had together.

Lorraine Tyson

I send my condolences.

Alisha Tyson

I send my condolences.

Alisha Tyson

To the family of Sister English. We are so sorry for your loss. May Jehovah's loving kindness be with you all. Our Deepest Sympathy. Bellamy & Cobb

Darlene Bellamy

We are so sorry to hear of Valerie's passing. Please accept our condolences. We pray that Jehovah will comfort your hearts and bring you a measure of peace. We look forward to seeing her again. Treasure your precious memories until then.

Gene & Anita Wheeler

Anita Wheeler

To the family... You have my deepest sympathy. Valerie and I go back to Cusseta where we had some very good times and she will be missed till WE see her again in paradise. Loved

Linda Aiken

WITH SINCERE SYMPATHY IN THE LOSS OF YOUR BELOVED VALERIE (VAL). MAY GOD GIVE YOUR HEART DAILY STRENGTH. BARBARA JACKSON-MOFFETT (BHS) CLASS OF "77"

BARBARA JACKSON-MOFFETT

My love and condolences to the family. John 5:28,29

Yolanda Holcomb

Yolanda Holcomb

Our family will truly miss you Val🙏🏾 A precious jewel. We are praying for strength to the family doing this sad time 🙏🏾 Our deepest condolences. We love you all.

Charlene McBride Alford and Family

Charlene McBride Alford

Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow... Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss. Deepest Sympathy,Renea Brown Johnson Family

Renea Johnson

We are sending Prayers, Love and Strength to the families of my first cousin, Mrs Valerie English. We are deeply sadden at your sudden passing and not too long after losing Auntee, your mother Mrs Mattie Jones. Sincere Condolences to the English family

Genevieve Banks-Jiles

We are sending Prayers, Love and Strength to the families of my first cousin, Mrs Valerie English. We are so heart broken to hear of your sudden passing and not too long after losing Auntee, your mother Mrs Mattie Jones. Eternal Peace my cousin ❤❤❤ Genevieve and Dave Banks-Jiles

Genevieve Banks-Jiles

To the English family, I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet sister and truly loved Jehovah and her family and friends. Praying for you guys. Latonia Whitehead.

Latonia Whitehead

I send the family my deepest condolences at this difficult time.

Quincy J Benton

Deepest Sympathy to the family.

Linda Faye Jones

Sister English was so warm and genius, I pray for you all and cant wait to see her in the future

Reginald Huff

To the family of Mrs. English: I'm sorry for your loss, she was a very kind, loving person. Sending all my love and support.

-Kassey Nathan

Kassey Nathan

To Ashley and the family of Mrs. English Tyler and I send our deepest condolences. Patsy Dumas

Patsy Dumas

To the family of our dear sister Valerie. We know she will truly be missed. We love you all.Our deepest condolences. The Daniel family.

Tanya Daniel

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