Valorlo Honriotta Sampson, tho doughtor of Novotor Sampson end tho lato Honry Jofforaon Sampson, was born on Aprll 28, 1964 In Brooklyn, NY.

Volorlo, known as "Vol/GmmmyfTho Prolty OnofWowoo" to fomlly and frlond1, waa tho oldost child of tho 'VB' by birth: Volmo (Randy), Voronlca, Vlncont (Ernoatlno), Victor, Vicki, Virgil, Vonona; darling alstor lo oldor brothor, Joffroy; dovotod alator to throo 1lbllng1 by lovo: Znakla Porker Am1wood, Kovl11 Shohnan, Jr. ond Ardol Ernlo Ellis.

In 1977, tho Sampson clan rolocatod to Maryland and Volorlo donnoJ on hor Ink and whlto striped uniform to sorvo oa o 'plnstrlpor' ot lho Unlvoralty of Mary(ond, In tho cancor ward. Sho would como homo ond 1horo 101110 of tho most hoartbroaklng storlo1 with a 'Valorlo-1tylod, optimistic twist, llko how loving tho famllloa woro omong thomaolvo, and othort and how 1ho found tho Individuals who woro facing concor oncouragod h6r. Sho lovod aorvlng thom and this was tho start of o lllo-long mission: to holp vulnoroblo pooplo llvo llfo.

Volorlo gmduatod from Baltlmoro City Collogo In 1982 and purauod hor AA dogroo In Human Sorvlcos for Chlldron from Cazonovlo Collogo. Sho thon obtalnod hor BA of Profosslonal Studios, from tho John Jay Collogo for Human Sorvlcos In 1988,

Hor roputatlon os o hord worker was cl oar as from an oarly ago 1ho could boast of working on tho fann and helping koep a watchful oyo on hor 7 siblings. In hor high school yoars, aho was lntroducod lo homo caro whon sho was askod to caro for hor frlond Ms. LIiiy Boyd's mom, who was an elderly stroko victim. Val mastorod caring for Ms. Joss and throo or so yoara lator, mado suro boforo sho passed tho mantlo on to hor sibling that sho gavo caroful Instructions. Bitton by lho carotoklng bug, Val bocamo a homo attendant for senior citizens from 1986-1989 In NY. In fact, on weekdays, sho workod as a customor sorvlco roprosontatlvo odltpr al Bond Buyor In Lowor Manhattan, but on wookonds, sho pursuod hor passion by working with vulnorablo Individuals. Sho worked soven days/wook and If thoro woro olght... well you know sho would work on that one too.

In 1989, Valerio succeeded In tho droam of a llfotlmo: sho gavo birth to hor daughter Klara. True Valorie style, on tho day sho gave birth, sho got out of bod and was making It up for whomovor would noed II next. She was roady to take her treasure and go home within hours...

Valorlo adored being a mother to Kiara and It was not long when sho bogan officiating as god­ mother to othor treasures. Hor heart was tugged oven further whon sho spotted a brighl-oyod little follow with a quirky senso of humor and a smile she could not got enough of. It was thon sho adopted her son, Monte Elliott Sampson and tho Journey of parenthood, as it often goes, became a saga of Joy and pain, sunshine and rain. She relished the moments with hor family. Another groat achievement - her facebook page says II best• was joining tho Eastern Star.

Valerie dutifully and cheerfully served in her order as long as she could.

In her 60 years, Valerie touched many lives. It Is not possible to capture all her accomplishments here and now. She was the type to lend a helping hand and keep It qulel She gave her lasl She forgave freely and kept it moving. Sitting quietly on a porch or walking tho beach were her Ideal moments of relaxation. Oh how we will miss herl

Continuing her legacy are: her beloved daughter Klara, grandson Jeremiah and granddaughter, Laiah. Her beloved mother, Nevater Sampson and above-mentioned siblings; maternal aunt, Fedlan Watson; paternal aunt Elsie Pratt; most precious and devoted friend, Faith Person, adored god-children Pilar Staton-Turner, Frank Reed and Elijah Johnson; patient and sweet

god-sister Donna Nelson Carroll and if you would look on the other page, you would see a list of thebest nieces and nephews anyone could ask for.

Her beloved son, Monte, and beloved granddaughter, Mikia as well as her well-remembered father, Henry Jefferson Sampson, proceeded hor in the journey home, to gain an extraordinary reunion