Valerie Williamson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mrs. Valerie Denise Williamson daughter of the late John Wesley Short Jr. and Emma Short was born on August 3, 1955 in Baltimore, Maryland. She departed form this Earth to celebrate "Eternal Life" on Saturday, May 1, 2021. She received her education with the Baltimore City Public School system and graduating from Walbrook High School in June 1974. She had a passion for professional modern dancing and her desire with beautiful technique gained her acceptance into the Peabody Institute of Art. Valerie's mantra was that she allowed her work to speak for her as she started her career endeavors. She earned her assistant nursing credentials through the Red Cross and other extended training's. This allowed her work in the nursing field from providing patient care to offering hospice assistance at various hospitals and nursing facilities throughout Maryland. In later phase in Valerie's career, she completed her certifications at Coppin State College and the State of Maryland for her Day Care and Early Childhood Development occupation. As a result, she was employed in several daycare facilities throughout the State of Maryland for many years. Valerie was a dedicated mother of three unique beautifully designed children Yolanda, Sonya, and Lawrence and was devoted to loving and raising them. She fell in love and later married her husband Martin Williamson on October 24th 1992. Their unbreakable union carried on for 29 years of marriage and 32 years total until her earthly departure. Upon meeting her, she had such a strong compassionate nature that made even a stranger yearn to be in her presence . Her style chose was fashion forward and her entrance commanded a room. She was a strong Matriarch as she loved her family, friends, community and even her pet cat Sam tremendously. Valerie loved looking at photos she collected and had everyone's photo was in her cellphone. She also enjoyed constructing puzzles over 1000 pieces or more,laughing and partying with family and friends as Martin and Valerie was also a part of the Bandeleros Motorcycle Club of Baltimore, Maryland. She enjoyed watching soap operas along with various television shows and movies as she obtained so many over the years. She also appreciated traveling to visit family across the country and truly loved and adored spending time with all her grandchildren who affectionately called her "NANA'. She originally accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at her original Baptism on December 1968 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Valerie later rededicated her baptism at Morning Star Baptist in which she was a loyal and faithful member. Valerie was proceeded in death by her parents, John and Emma Short; brother Richard Short and sister Yvette Short. She leaves to cherish her legacy, husband Martin Williamson, daughter Yolanda "Londie" Yvette Jones, Sonya Yvonne Brown (Staci), son Lawrence Matthews Martin Jr., one sister, Stephanie Short, two brothers John Short Jr., and Otis Short, five grandsons, Rodney III, Deshawn Jr., Karon, Kameron and Malik, two granddaughters Rayna and Lauryn, goddaughter Denise Jackson and a host of nieces, nephews, loving relatives, friends and her fur baby Sam (the cat). At the end of each day Valerie wanted to be able to say to herself "Job well done because I've helped others." Rest in Power Queen Job Well Done.

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Valerie Williamson

August 3, 1955 - May 1, 2021