Valerie Gilmore Wilson was born April 06, 1956 in Brooklyn New York to the union of Wade Hampton Robinson Sr. and Anna Doris Robinson. Valerie grew up in Queens New York and dedicated her life to the Lord at an early age. Valerie gave her life to Christ and was filled with the Holy Spirit after hearing the voice of the Lord during a revival meeting that she attended as a teenager. The theme of the revival could be found in 2 Chronicles 7:14. In 1974, Valerie moved from New York to Los Angeles with her parents. Valerie was blessed with three children Jared, Jarell and Janelle Gilmore who she loved dearly, by her former spouse Willie Gilmore. Valerie attended Faith Temple Church (Bishop Roy Moore) where she was a choir director for more than 13 years. Valerie was a loving and nurturing mother and a faithful servant of the lord.
In 1987, Valerie met and married the late Elder Sylverster Alvin Wilson Sr. and moved to Adelanto California. Valerie and Sylvester joined the Adelanto Church of God in Christ (Pastor Clarence Little) where she worked vigorously as a choir director and an Evangelist. During that same time Valerie began seeking a higher education.
She attended Victor Valley College where she graduated and earned her Certified Nursing Assistance Certification. Valerie used this certification to obtain several jobs in various nursing homes including a position at the State of California Veterans Home in Barstow. Through her hard work and dedication Valerie quickly promoted to Housekeeping Supervisor I. She was responsible for the cleanliness of the hospital and she worked as a Union Steward with SEIU local 1000 union. Valerie became one of the most popular employees at the Veteran’s home. She coordinated several events hosted by the home. Valerie honorably retired from the Barstow Veteran home in February 2018 after 22 years of dedicated service. She received several awards, plaques and citations from dignitaries in the State of California.
After retirement Valerie often visited the Veterans home where she played "Rummy Cube" with the residents. In her eyes, she was most proud of the success of her family members. She would often tell others about how her sons had successful police careers, her daughter was successful in nursing, and how her family had a rich military history. Her positive outlook on life was contagious and she always left a smile on the face of anyone she spoke with. Recently Valerie joined and was appointed as one of the mothers here at the Barstow Church of God in Christ where David Norman is the Pastor.
In September 2018, Valerie's health began to decline. Valerie never let her health issues affect her outlook, she continued praising the lord, spending time with her family and friends; while guiding those she met to the love of God. On March 12, 2019, Valerie answered the Lord's call to come home. Her last words were that she loved her family and wanted them to continue on even if she could not. Valerie will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Valerie was preceded in death by her parents Wade and Anna Robinson and her husband Elder Sylvester Wilson. She leaves to cherish her children Jared Gilmore and his wife Shalena Gilmore of Victorville California, Jarell Gilmore and his wife Tracy Gilmore of Victorville California and Janelle Penilla of Las Vegas Nevada, her step-son Sylvester (Silco) Wilson Jr. of Redlands California, her brother Wade "Bud" Robinson Jr. and his wife Cynthia Robinson of Victorville California, her sisters Monica Adams and her husband Garrian Adams of Dermott Arkansas and Candace Lacy Sparks and her husband Davy Sparks of Hasting Michigan, Grandchildren Tramella (Tyrone), Eddie, Greg (Karina), Dominique, Malik, Specialist Shontell Gilmore(Parker) US ARMY, Private First Class Jarell Gilmore Jr. (US Marines), and Matthew Gilmore, Great Grandchildren Lauren, Taylor, Marvin, Trone and Marcel, her nieces and nephews Gary, Clinton, Xyandria (Ziggy), Xylina and William, her best friend Lisa McKay of Palmdale California, a special friend in her life Chris Myers, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, co-workers and friends.
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