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In Memoriam for Valerie (née Hart) KELLY

Stockton-on-Tees, Date of Birth 20/09/1945 | Published in: funeral-notices.co.uk.

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ValerieKELLYIn loving memory of Valerie, our "Queen of Hearts."
Her strength, courage and firm faith in the face of an unexpected diagnosis and short illness, inspired us all.

Dear Valerie, fondly known as Val, continues to impact all who knew her well. Val's beautiful soul and kind spirit made her an Angel on Earth and now in Heaven. Happy and sociable; strong as steel.

Valerie's life had meaning as a loving daughter, devoted mother, beloved sister, sincere sister-in-law, admired auntie, and faithful friend.

Later in life, over many years, Val continued caring for others, including charitable work for the Alzheimer's Society, After Adoption and Society for the Blind. Val engaged well with people from all walks of life.

The bond with beloved daughter Anjie, formed over many years, was unbreakable. They lived in the moment and held on together through challenges.

Family and friends cherish Valerie's memory and miss her deeply. We remember her steadfast dedication, wisdom, and gentle guidance with gratitude.

Valerie's memory lives on, and her wishes to give thanks as intended to loved ones and friends are complete as follows: To her beloved brother, Derek, sister-in-law Judith and nieces, Rachael & Victoria for their kindness and caring over the years. To EVERY FRIEND for their lovely company and laughter, in person and over the phone. With special thanks to Elaine, Norma & Sue.

We respectfully remember Valerie's dear parents, the late Ivy & Hugh (Kelly) Hart, and our loved ones passed. All are honoured and greatly missed. Rest in perfect and constant peace.
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FOREVER LOVED ♥♡♥♡🌼♡♥♡♥
02/08/2026
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"Candle Prayer" .......... For Mam ......... R.I.P. ❁ ♡🙏 ✝ ❁ Let the light shine brightly into heaven on this, my 60th birthday. I will be forever grateful to you. ♡♡
Anjie
02/08/2026
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…Valerie & Anjie, Mother & Daughter… ♡♡
Anjie
02/08/2026
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................ 🌻❁ † ❁🌻 ...............

'LOVE CAME FIRST' is the title of a poem by Donna Ashworth that reflects on grief, and I have included it on this memoriam page.

As I reach the age of 60, I recognise that my dear mum felt the same feeling 60 years ago; 'love came first' when she brought me into the world, and she often recounted details of that happy time.

I consider myself fortunate to know a mother's unconditional love and blessed to have had a loving mother in my life for 56 years.

........... ❁❁❁❁ ♡ ❁❁❁❁ .........

Thank you, Mum, for being my anchor, greatest friend, and confidante, both during your lifetime and now from Heaven.

Your memory will always be a blessing in my life until the end, as you phrased it: until I depart this mortal coil.

Bless your heart, I feel your love.

................ 🌻❁ † ❁🌻 ...............
Anjie 🙏
02/08/2026
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I am thinking of you on this special day, darling Mum, with love in my heart. ♡♡ Thank you for everything. ♛ ✝ ⚓︎
Anjie
02/08/2026
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LOVE CAME FIRST
by Donna Ashworth

You don't move on after loss, but you must move with. You must shake hands with grief, welcome her in, for she lives with you now. Pull her a chair at the table and offer her comfort. She is not the monster, you first thought her to be. She is love. And she will walk with you now, stay with you now, peacefully. If you let her. And on the days when your anger is high, remember why she came, remember who she represents. Remember. Grief came to you my friend because love came first. Love came first.

............ ❁❁❁❁ ♡ ❁❁❁❁ ..........

I recently saw the Poet reading her poem on TV, and it felt like a guiding moment for me.
I hope it helps someone else.

............ ❁❁❁❁ ♡ ❁❁❁❁ ..........
Anjie 🙏
02/08/2026
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Anjie, on behalf of Elaine
29/06/2026
🌹 .............. ♡ .............. 🌹

……………. For Val …………….
⚘️ ⚘️ ⚘️ ✝ ⚘️ ⚘️ ⚘️

"I think about you every single day, and I miss you deeply. I talk to you every day too, sharing what is going on in my life.

I did think of you as a big Sis' and called you that, and I meant it—always will. You were my confidante and still are.

I look back fondly at all the lovely social times and 'jollification' (to use your brilliant phrase) that we shared with such gratitude.

Love you all the world, my beautiful, loyal friend and cherished big Sis.'

Rest peacefully in Heaven. 💛🤍
God bless." ✝ ELAINE

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Anjie, on behalf of Elaine
29/06/2026
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I was so happy to discover this photo of my dear mum sat beside an old friend, the late Kathleen, who was such a lovely lady. I believe it dates back to 1980s/early '90s. 🌸❁ ✝🙏✝ ❁🌸
Anjie
12/06/2026
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One of the many cards that I had sent to Mum was this one in Oct 2016, in which I expressed my pride in her. I'm forever grateful that we both truly appreciated each other on earth. ♡♡ ♛ ✝ ⚓︎
Anjie 🙏
10/06/2026
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