OBITUARY
Valerie Elizabeth Bannister
September 18, 1944 – March 30, 2021
Valerie Elizabeth Bannister, age 76, of Scurry, Texas passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Valerie was born Sept.18, 1944 in Northwich, Cheshire County, England to British mother, Edith Gerrard Adamson & native Texan father, Howard C. Adamson. Valerie lived in Sandiway, England the first 16 months of her life with her mother & Grandparents, Harry & Sarah Gerrard, while her dad was off serving in World War II. At the end of World War II, Valerie & her mom left England & traveled to the United States aboard the S.S. Zebulon Vance, a military cargo ship converted to a ship exporting English war brides & their small children. Upon arrival at the Port of New York, Valerie & Edith were greeted by the Statue of Liberty before their ship docked. After being processed, Valerie & Edith made their way to Grand Central Station catching a train bound for Bonham, Texas. Valerie & family eventually moved to Dallas where she attended Sarah Zumwalt Middle School and graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in 1963. It was only a few months after, she married the love of her life, Donald Ray Bannister, on September 7th, 1963 and they were happily married for 49 plus years. Val was known best by everyone who made her acquaintance (family, friends, and even strangers) as the "Card Lady". Valerie was the most kind hearted and giving person. She made sure to have a card ready for every occasion. These are cards that she made with love and usually included glitter or confetti that would sprinkle out when the card was opened. She would have these cards ready to send out months in advance. She loved people and loved making them feel special. Valerie loved her family very much especially her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was very good at keeping in touch and going to visit with family and friends, even those who lived a good distance away. In her earlier years, Valerie was an avid collector of salt and pepper shakers, having quite an extensive collection. Valerie also liked to take photos of all her family and friends and use the pictures in making cards and award winning scrapbooks. Val was quite the social butterfly and even worked as the Activity Director at several nursing home facilities over the years. When she wasn't working she loved planting flowers and tending to her plants. She will be missed dearly by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents Howard C. Adamson Sr. and Edith (Gerrard) Adamson; loving husband Donald Ray Bannister; sister Marcy Adamson Benham and brother, Roger Mark Adamson. Those left with cherished memories of Valerie are her children: Douglas Scott Bannister, Shelley Renee' Kirkwood and husband Odis and Darla Cheree Bannister; sister Lucy Melton and husband Don; brother Clinton Adamson and wife Kim; grandchildren: Alyson Hibdon and fiancé Rob Manor, Taylor Huddle, Ronnie Hibdon and wife Mariah and Trenton Hibdon and wife Esme; great grandchildren: Kason, Alexa, Kinsley, Levi and River along with numerous nieces and nephews, other beloved family and friends and her adored cat named Taffy. A celebration of life service will be held at Victory Church of Scurry on April 8, 2021 at 10:30am located at 7325 South, TX-34 Scurry, TX 75158. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.andersonclaytonkaufman.com for the Bannister family.
Services
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Memorial Service
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Memories
Valerie Elizabeth Bannister
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ADD A MEMORYSandie Trollinger
April 7, 2021
Valarie was my cousin but like a big sister to me and I spent a lot of weekends with her and the twins. We always had so much fun together and their family was very important to me. I will always remember her joy in living and how she made everyone feel special. They practically raised me and I will love them forever. Rest in Peace Valarie.
Clinton Adamson
April 6, 2021
Valerie celebrating at her nephew Brian & wife Lauren's Wedding, March 12, 2016!
Clinton Adamson
April 6, 2021
Valerie acting silly at the Photo Booth at Chris & Jessica's Wedding, May 11th, 2013!
Clinton Adamson
April 6, 2021
Valerie at her Adamson Cousin's Reunion, June 9th, 2012!
Clinton Adamson
April 6, 2021
Valerie hosting the Adamson Cousin's Reunion, Scurry, Tx, June 11th, 2011!
Shelley Kirkwood
April 6, 2021
Taylor was so thankful to have his grandmother with him as he achieved fulfilling his dream of becoming a police officer..
Shelley Kirkwood
April 6, 2021
Moms 76th birthday, this past September.
Clinton Adamson
April 6, 2021
Valerie at the Adamson Family Reunion, January 3rd, 2009!
Clinton Adamson
April 6, 2021
Easter Sunday, April 7th, 1985!
Clinton Adamson
April 6, 2021
Valerie graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in 1963!
Clinton Adamson
April 6, 2021
Valerie Elizabeth Adamson
Clinton Adamson
April 6, 2021
Valerie, Middle School, 1957
Clinton Adamson
April 6, 2021
Valerie Elizabeth Adamson, England, 1945
Shelley Kirkwood
April 6, 2021
She loved her kitty cat Taffy