Valerie J. Gilmore Obituary (1950 - 2021)

Valerie J. Gilmore, age 71 of Richmond VA, passed away October 27, 2021. She was born September 7, 1950 to Thomas E. Jackson and the late Janet T. Jackson. She loved people and was able to talk to anyone. With her warm and inviting personality, she never met a stranger. Her strong faith in Jehovah God and his promises, moved her to share the hope of a better future with everyone she could. She touched the lives of many people in the community in a positive way. She will be profoundly missed. Valerie J. Gilmore was preceded in death by her husband, Edward L. Gilmore Jr.; mother, Janet T. Jackson; mother-in-law, Estelle R. Gilmore; and brother-in-law, Albert Gilmore Sr. (Barbara Jean). Surviving Valerie are her 3 daughters, Jantelle Gilmore, Rozlynn Gilmore, and Ed-Leea Gilmore; Father, Thomas E. Jackson (Laris); aunt, Marie Ferris; aunt-in-law, Corine Roberts; sisters-in-law, Frances Gilmore and Cadora Gilmore; brothers-in-law, Otis Gilmore Sr. (Franessa Gilmore), and Randy Gilmore; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. A memorial service will be held via zoom Saturday November 6, 2021, at 2:30pm.