Annette P. Valentine

Annette Patricia Valentine, age 89, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 30, 2020 in Opelika, Alabama. Annette Valentine is survived by her daughters: Barbara B. West (Bill); Nancy Watson (Russ); and Pauline Phillips (Lamar); Grandchildren: Karen L. Holman (John); David M. West (Shawn); Anna M. Baum (Brandon); and Benjamin L. Phillips (Emilee); Great grandchildren: Geoffrey D. West (Chloe); Zacharey J. Holman; Trey M. Holman; Dawsyn L. West; Adelyn M. Baum; and Oliver L. Phillips

Her sister: Johanna Mary Holz (Bob), And by marriage sons: James Peters (Ann); William A. Valentine, Jr.; Michael Valentine; Carolyn Valentine Graybeal (Danny); granddaughters: Adelle Graham (Travis); and Kara Valentine; great granddaughter: Haven Raine Graham and many nieces, nephews, extended family and loving friends. She is preceded in death by her parents: Patrick Joseph Murphy and Annette Margaret Kramer Murphy, her husband William Alexander Valentine and her sister Margaret Annette Lethbridge (John).

She was born on July 31, 1931 in Brooklyn, NYC, N.Y. She was an ace at handball and loved to tap dance. When moving to FL, she was a hostess at the Ft. Myers Holiday Inn. She was a charter employee of Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center, working as a switchboard operator for decades.

Annette was a blood bought, born again, child of the most High God, accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior on September 28, 1962. She was a member of McGregor Baptist Church, Fort Myers, FL and had a passion for sharing the gospel. She led the Single’s Ministry, and Mom & Bill supported the Gideons. Her favorite scriptures are 2 Corinthians 6:2b and Galatians 2:20.

Her family and friends will always remember her as a generous and hospitable person in the Irish tradition, showing the love of Christ to even strangers. Everyone felt welcome and her deep faith gave her a genuine concern for their spiritual condition. Her epitaph should read “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes…”Romans 1:16.

The family will have a private graveside service in honor of Mrs. Valentine.

Our family would like to thank Compassus Hospice for their compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Annette Valentine can be made to:

The Gideons International, P.O. Box# 1071, Auburn, AL 36831-1071.