Valerie Ephlin Washburn, 58, of Bartlett, Tennessee passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 26, 2016. She was born to Bobby and Lorene Ephlin of Wardell, Missouri on July 30, 1958. She was the loving wife of William Washburn, Sr. for thirty-one years and devoted mother of Wakefield and William Washburn, Jr. Valerie was previously deceased by her parents, her brother, James Ephlin, and her sister, Sharon Berry. She is survived by her husband, children, her siblings, Bobbie Harris, Pat Lawler, and Tim Ephlin, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Valerie was an avid Cardinals fan who enjoyed charity projects, bowling, cross-stitching, and serving as a judge at barbeque competitions. Many of her children's friends considered her a second mother, as she was known for never meeting a stranger. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 29 from six until eight o'clock at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N Germantown Road, Bartlett, Tennessee. A graveside service will be held Friday, December 30 at eleven o'clock at the same location. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences may be expressed at www.memphisfuneralhome.net.
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