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Valencia George-Thompson dies at 43

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Valencia George-Thompson, who transitioned on February 25, 2025 at the age of 43.

Valencia George-Thompson

She was preceded in death by her parents, Germaine Todman and Alford George.

Valencia is survived by her husband, Leroy โ€œRushโ€ Thompson; daughter, Leโ€™Nyah- Starr Alicia Germaine Thompson; stepsons, Lejourn & Tyriek Thompson; sisters, Dana Todman, Kenya, Kelya & Makisa George; brothers, Romell Todman, Charles Dore, Fitzroy Wattley Jr., Jevon, Ashaki, Amin & Lorne George; nieces, Roโ€™Myah Todman, Raielle Dore & Ashley George; nephews, Najae Harris, Romeo Todman, Anthony, Lorne Jr., Jaylen & Jevon George Jr.; aunts, Sandra Martin- Nikeo, Churna Martin, Deborah Walters, Arlene Jones & Judith George; uncles, Cecil Freeman, Elroy Todman, Curtis, Doug & Dirk Walters, Abdullah Salaam; sister-in-law, Kimberly George; step-grandmother, Francis Walters; step-grandfather, Michael Leonard; great aunts, Barbara & Charlene Wheatley, Linda ย Cove, Jackie Malone, Jennifer Springette, Ruth Austin, Joyce Leonard,Sheila Benjamin, Maria Walters, Marion Levons, Enid Pickering and Rita Penn; great uncles, Balfour Wheatley Jr., Henry Freeman Sr., Wilmouth Christopher, Leroy Scatliffe, Vernal Walters; great-great aunt, Mary Todman-Thomas; cousins, Shamilya, Shamecka & Charles Pickering Jr., Sherโ€™Laura Rivera, Shaโ€™Koyia Warner-Williams, Shaโ€™Kia Warner, Abigail, Pashael, Eartha, Lavannah , Saโ€™niyah, Saโ€™Fiyah, Ejahma, Oswald & Isaiah Todman, Shauniqua, Shaqu-Kherra & Tekma Martin, Delton Frett, Jaquan Lee Vandyke, Domoree Hill, Shenelle, Sakeeda, Kaseeda, Taseeda & Cecil Freeman Jr., Shenelle Dawson, Chenae, Chante, Vernique, Vanique, Dโ€™Shaunique,Trinity, Deโ€™Jha, Casheem, Caleem, Camoi, Dโ€™Shaunte, Doug Jr., & Kaheem Walters; special friends, Shanda Brooks, Shekima Smith, Alicia Herbert- Jeffers, Kiwana Nero, Shanique Doyling, Cathy Xavier, Amanda Milligan, Kenya Brandy, Tonya Saunders & Donald Longford; adopted siblings, Nicole & ย Nikkiah Friday, Kishma and Keshaun Pringle, Lamar Andino, Lenean & Linnea Powell, Shakeba Gutliffe, Richie Welsh Jr., Cheโ€™Rae Pickering, Michelle French, Christelle Phillips, Naila Hodge, Choya Todman, Ashaki Petersen, Nikia Fleming, Deryck Fredericks, Tishana Richardson, Ayana ย & Ajani Bell; adopted mothers, Alda Brooks, Marita ย Smith; godfathers, Derrick Gumbs and Warren Bell Sr., Many other family, friends and godchildren too numerous to mention.

The first viewing will take place on Friday, March 21, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Turnbullโ€™s Funeral Home.

The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday March 22, 2025 at OASIS Church of God of Prophecy. The Second Viewing will be from 8:30 -10:30 am. Service to follow at 10:30 a.m. with Interment at Smith Bay Cemetery.

All attendees are kindly asked to wear shades of purple, pink or orange.

Arrangements entrusted to Turnbullโ€™s Funeral Home.

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