Mrs. Valerie D. Dicks, 93, passed away in Woodstock, GA on September 7, 2019. Valerie was born on June 30, 1926 in Michigan to the late Harold and Thelma Edwards. She attended the University of Michigan. In 1945, Valerie married the love of her life, Fred, and together they raised 10 children. In addition to being a loving wife and wonderful mother, Valerie was an accomplished painter, organist and earned extra money as a talented seamstress. Valerie could always be found with a smile and was a very cheerful person. She held a deep faith in Christ and was a member of Timothy Lutheran Church, where she and Fred were active with the Laborers for Christ. Together, they helped to build churches all over the world, even spending 6 months in Africa. Valerie leaves behind sons, John Dicks (Maureen), Dennis Dicks (JoAnn), Dave Dicks (Katie) and Doug Dicks (Sue); daughters, Janis Farnstrom (Ken), Valerie Jean O’Brien (Chet), Nancy LaBorde (Joe), Julie Nunn (Skip) and Vicky Ayers (Jeff); 22 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; and sister Sue and brother Herb. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred and son, Jim Dicks. A memorial service will be on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 10:00am at Timothy Lutheran Church, 556 Arnold Mill Rd, Woodstock, GA 30188. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Valerie to Timothy Lutheran Church, www.timothylutheran.360unite.com/home.
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