Valerie Renee Hicks

Valerie grew up in Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Oakland. Her favorite pass time was talking on the phone with her sister, Gwen and her friends. She loved watching football. One of her favorite things to do was read books. She loved going to work rain or shine at Webster Academy now known as East Oakland Pride Elementary School since 1994. She worked as a noon supervisor. She loved working in the kindergarten classrooms, working with the students, on the yard and in the cafeteria.

Valerie will be truly missed by everyone that loved her. She leaves to cherish her memories: her mother, Pearlean Leggins, children; Taisha Nicole Hudson, and Andrea Jashima Lindsey. 3 brothers, 1 sister, a host of nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends.