Verna V. Baum Valentin,74, born September 14, 1936 in Crossplains, Texas, Resident of Houston, Texas since 1950; went to her Heavenly home to be with her Lord & Savior. She is preceded in death by her mother, Vanee Bertrand Baum; father, James T. Baum; grandmother, Bessie Byrd Bertrand; son in law, James O. Tidwell; grandchildren, Mei Joy and Charity Lynn Tidwell. Verna Leaves to cherish her memories: loving husband of 54 years, Clarence Lee Valentin, Jr.; children: David Allen, Darrell Wayne & wife Susan; daughter, Pamela Joyce Tidwell; granddaughter, Sarah Valentin; twin brother, Vernon Baum & wife Mary; brother, John Arel Baum & wife Pat; sister, Linda Pringle & husband Carroll; along with a host of other family & friends. The family will receive friends 5-8PM on Tuesday, February 22nd. Celebration of Life will be held at 12:30PM on Wednesday, February 23rd. Both services will be held at Brookside Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Brookside Memorial Park.