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Personal note from Niecie Draper

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Valerie Pressley after a battle with colon cancer. She was surrounded by family - her twin sister Vivian, her brother-in-law, and her nephew.

Valerie recently had an opportunity to go on vacation to Miami with her family, including her nephew who lives in California. We saw the pictures and knew that she was having a great time and experiencing life to the fullest while she could.

A Celebration of Life will be planned by The Family within a few months.

We will keep you posted and ask you respect the family's privacy at this time.

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Update from Sept. 22, 2024

Link to recording of the Celebration of Life: https://drive.google.com/file…

Obituary

Valerie Arnette Pressley 2/14/64 – 7/4/24

Valerie Arnette Pressley was born to Robert Irwin Pressley and Alice Marie Bagwell Pressley on February 14, 1964 at 11:24 am, followed two minutes later by her twin sister, Vivian. Valerie grew up in a loving, close knit family in East Orange, NJ. She went to Elmwood Elementary, where she skipped 2 grades, followed by Vernon L. Davey Middle School. Her mother kept her twins busy with violin lessons, …

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Community Involvement

Participated in

Member of

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Fraternity or Sorority
Member of

Rotary Club

Community Club
Agent of

Keller Williams Realty

Professional Organization
OG of

Pivot: Shift Ahead

Professional Organization
Member of

University of Virginia Alumni

Professional Organization

Favorites

What was Valerie's favorite color?
Purple
Purple
Purple
What causes did Valerie care about most?
Making sure you where happy and remembering your birthday.
Making sure you where happy and remembering your birthday.
Making sure you where happy and remembering your birthday.

Timeline

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Born

February 14th, 1964
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Graduated from middle school

1978
Vernon L Davey Middle School
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Graduated from high school

1980
Morristown Beard School, Whippany Road, Morristown, NJ

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Cause of death

Cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

May Funeral Home
Funeral services provided by

May Funeral Home

Samaritan Hospice
Hospice care provided by

Samaritan Hospice

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