Valerie was born April 9, 1939 in Mobile County, Alabama. She grew up there and moved to Pensacola with her husband in 1965 to work in Civil Service at the Pensacola Naval Station.
She loved her family and friends and showed it by helping them whenever and however she could. She also liked to read, sew and travel. She visited 48 of the 50 states, which included Alaska and Hawaii. She also visited parts of Mexico, most of the Canadian Provinces and many tropical islands.
She was preceded in death by her son, Phillip Anthony Olsen and her brother and his wife, David and Amy Thomas.
She is survived by her husband Gaudin Alfred Olsen, children Karen Stokes and Andrea Sortino; grandchildren: Khari, Krystal, Ashley, Austin and Jordan and other family members. She is also survived by two special nieces, Davida Harvison, Deanna Robinson and their families of Mobile, Alabama. At her request, there will be no viewing or service. Due to COVID-19, interment will be private. She will be buried next to her beloved son. Condolences may be expressed at gaovto@live.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home.
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