of Little Rock, AR
September 13, 1952 - September 2, 2022
On September 2, 2022, Valerie J. Hernandez, a beloved mother, went to be with the Lord. A native of Arkansas, she was born in Osceola, on September 13, 1952, to Ira Blackwell and Louise Mott Blackwell. Valerie attended Portland State University, Oregon and Le-Moyne-Owen College, Tennessee in the early 70s. And eventually moved on and settled in Little Rock, Arkansas, pursuing a career in the Healthcare Industry. As a determined professional, Valerie worked in various Hospitals around central Arkansas, retiring from Baptist Medical Center and recently employed at VA Central Arkansas Health Care | Veterans Affairs. She took pride in her career and worked as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, while holding a Clinical Sleep Educator certification. As a Christian, she was always seeking God's direction in her life. Friends and family best remember her as having a gentle approach yet steadfast will and a beautifully heartfelt laugh. And as a beloved mother and grandmother, her love, wisdom, attention, advice and strong support were unwavering and will be forever cherished.
Valerie was preceded in death by her parents, Louise Mott Blackwell and Ira Blackwell. She is survived by her two sons, Melvin Mott Wilson and Raymond D Davis; sister, Irah Blackwell-Stokes; nephews, Kylcee Rainey and Christopher Stokes; daughters-in-law, Katrina Wilson and Vivian Davis; grandchildren, Maia Wilson, Mariah Wilson, Constance Wilson, Rayvian-Mott Davis, Valerie Louise Davis and Aamara Davis.
Memorials may be sent to any Cancer research or awareness charity in Valerie's name.
Visitation will be held at 1300hrs on September 13, 2022 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home with funeral services following at 1400hrs.
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14 Condolence(s)
Trina Scheffer
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
I had the privilege of working with Ms. Val. She was such a sweet soft spoken lady. She always had a smile on her face and I never once heard her complain. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers for peace that passes all understanding for all her family and friends.
Caris Fitzgerald
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
My deep sympathy to the friends and family of our Val. All of us at VA enjoyed working with her greatly and she will be very missed. She was a light in this world and helped many veterans along her path.
Buddy Marshall
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
My thoughts and prayers go out to Val's family and friends during this difficult time. I worked alongside Val for many years and would like to think that our relationship went beyond coworker. I will miss her greatly. Unfortunately, I have an appointment that will prevent me from attending services. I wish I could be there in person, but that is not possible. Val will be missed by everyone who ever had the pleasure of getting to know her.
Jennifer Gladney
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Sending my thoughts and prayers to the family that she talked about so many times that I feel that I know you all. I had the pleasure of working with Ms Val for 7 years at the VA. Those times were always filled with stories and smiles. We had Memphis in common and it was sometimes the start of our conversations. I enjoyed and will miss those conversations. I find peace knowing that she is at rest. God bless.
Elaine Hall
Monday, September 12, 2022
Although my time with Ms. Val was short, it was enough to leave me feeling inspired. Her strength and her laughter will be what I remember most about her. My heart goes out to her family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. May you find encouragement from God's promises--2 Cor.1:3,4.
Annie Scales
Monday, September 12, 2022
My deepest condolences and prayers to the family. We were classmates at Osceola Rosenwald School in Osceola Arkansas and grew up in osceola and attend Plesant Grove M.B. Church alone with her sister, her mother and father. Sleep on my friend.
patricia fuller
Monday, September 12, 2022
Sending my deepest sympathy as i remember Ms. Val as we talk daily about our boys! i am going to miss her so much, sending healing prayers to her family
Kelley Simon Kelly
Monday, September 12, 2022
To the Family,
My deepest condolences and sympathy at this time.
I had the privilege of working with Val at CAVHS (VA). I heard her calming and sweet voice reassured many veterans over the years. She will be so deeply missed.
Again with Deepest Sympathy,
Kelley S. Kelly
Lisa Zaio
Monday, September 12, 2022
I worked with Ms. Val at the VA. She was such a gentle soul. She was a hard worker and I learned so much working with her. I will always cherish our time together. I miss you deeply and your family will be in my prayers.
TOMMY W Tommy Green
Monday, September 12, 2022
Raymond and Melvin, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jason Lawrence
Monday, September 12, 2022
My deepest condolences! I pray for peace and comfort for the family. She will be missed!
Vivian Davis
Sunday, September 11, 2022
God looked around his garden and he found an empty place. He then looked down upon this Earth, and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb, so he closed your weary eyelids and whispered " peace be thine."
It broke our hearts 💔 to lose you but you didn't go alone,
For part of us went with you. The Day God called you home.
Rest in peace Momma. We know your in a better place you are always loved and never forgotten.
Wyvonnia Denton
Saturday, September 10, 2022
My deepest condolences to the family, may your memories of Mom help you threw this darkest time, I here if you need me.
Kylcee rainey
Friday, September 9, 2022
I'll always love you auntie.