She was born in Pensacola, Florida on 12/29/47 and died peacefully surrounded by her family in Pensacola, Florida on 1/20/22, making her 74 years of age
She was preceded in death by her mother, Wilma Arnold Gagnon, her father, George Louis Gagnon, and her sister, Diane Gagnon Nelms.
Vallirrie left behind a loving husband, Sam Coleman, 2 sisters (Gayle Rosenblatt & Brenda Robinson) and 3 children (Sean Goodwin, Tracie Goodwin Stillinger, and Gary Goodwin, Jr.); she also had 2 grandchildren: (Jamie Goodwin and Colby Goodwin by her oldest son, Sean), as well as many other family members, whom she loved very much and was very proud of.
She loved entertaining, especially for “happy hour” and she also loved playing cards; she was always laughing, cutting jokes, and having a great time no matter where she was. RV'ing with her husband, Sam, was also one of her favorite activities; he made the last 10 years of her life very happy and full of blessings (they were married in 2016); she loved seeing the many different sites the world had to offer while having his arm to hold onto.
She has chosen cremation and a burial at sea with close family & friends on Gary’s boat so she could always watch and protect us because she knew we all loved the water. She will always be with us even though we will miss talking to her, hugging her, and listening to her.
She said “she will see us on the other side” and we totally believe that. A mother's love is so strong.
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