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Dana L. Edwards posted a condolence
Dear family,
I am so so grateful for the opportunity to inadvertently say my good bye to my sister. I will always miss her just like I miss the others. Val will always be in my heart. I will continue to pray for you Lou, Louie and Tanya and Demi and Drew as you all have walked with her the closet during this illness and I know there will be moments when you miss her the most. You have our sincere prayers.
Love you all,
Dana
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Dana L. Edwards posted a condolence
Dear family,
I am so so grateful for the opportunity to inadvertently say my good bye to my sister. I will always miss her just like I miss the others. Val will always be in my heart. I will continue to pray for you Lou, Louie and Tanya and Demi and Drew as you all have walked with her the closet during this illness and I know there will be moments when you miss her the most. You have our sincere prayers.
Love you all,
Dana
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Darlene Childs posted a condolence
To My Sister, My Friend:
I will remember our talks, the laughter, the crazy jokes. Your encouraging advice is right now ringing in my ears, and beating on my heart. You were such a big sister to me, forever guiding me along my life paths. Together we shared so much. Even though you were far, you were ever so closer than you thought.
My Dear Valerie.....Gone to Soon.....but Our God Knew Best!!!!!
Your Sister.....Darlene.
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Maria Howell posted a condolence
There are so many memories to draw upon, but one that comes to mind is how she could cook and shared her recipes with me. There was something special about being in the kitchen with her creating a meal filled with love and care. Mom, as I affectionately called her, was a joy to be around...ALWAYS! She is still smiling and we are all smiling back.
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Charles Harris posted a condolence
My sister Valerie to me was one of the best and sweetest sister's that any brother could ever have. she knew i loved her with all my heart and until i see her again' i will mis her 24 seven for as long as im on this earth. LOVE FOREVER' HOPPY.
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Lisa Drumgoole posted a condolence
My sister, My sister words always shared when talking to you Val. I will truly miss you but I will see you again. To my family I am praying for you that God will ease your pain and give you the strengh to enjoy all the wonderful memories. Love you Lisa.
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Louis Stukes posted a condolence
Valerie was the only woman I ever loved. She was my best friend. We would have died for each other. Even with her death, we are still together. She’ll be waiting for me to get there.
My life with Val was a true blessing. I thank God for giving us these 49 years of happiness on Earth.
Rest now, My Love.
Forever and Always Your Husband,
Louis
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Sharon Scott posted a condolence
There are times when it is hard to express just how a person impacts one's life. Mom Stukes, as affectionately called by me, was a jewel that could never be duplicated. Knowing her brought so much joy into my life, as well as my girls. Her smile was warm, loving and infectious. Her voice was calming and pleasing. Her words were encouraging and endearing. Mom Stukes was a wonderful woman to aspire to be like. Gone to soon from this earth, but needed in heaven as a beautiful ANGEL to continue to do Gods will.
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1.
All my love to the family! May God continue to guide and strengthen you!
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Tanya Stukes posted a condolence
EXCERPT FROM MEMORIAL SERVICE SHARING June 4, 2011:
Throughout these recent difficult days, Dad said something very comforting that’s stuck with me and helped me move toward peace. He said, “Sometimes it’s not how long you live, but how well you live.” The great Scot, William Wallace also echoed this sentiment in a famous quote, “Every man dies. Not every man really lives.” Mom really lived and she loved life every day.
Mom, you've given me and taught me much more than I can express. You've inspired me to be the best wife, mother, sister and friend I can be because you were THE BEST! You've given me the unconditional love, support, strength and encouragement to carry on in your footsteps while you observe from Heaven above.
You are my hero and always with me. I love you and thank you with all of my heart.
-Tanya
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Ria Adderley posted a condolence
Aunt Val was a beautiful woman. Everytime I would see her or talk to her, I would always feel love. Her smile alone and spirit would light up the room. It was always positivity whenever she was around. She would encourage me to live my dreams and to just go for it. To see her with my uncle would make me smile because of how cute they were together, they were soul mates. Their relationship was an example of true love. I will truly miss Aunt Val and her wonderful spirit. I can just picture her still smiling and being one of God's special angel!!! May your soul Rest in Peace my dear sweet Aunt Val ?????????
Love Always Ria
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Louis Stukes Jr. posted a condolence
EXCERPT FROM MEMORIAL SERVICE SHARING June 4th,2011:
Mom, since the beginning of my life, you have been the greatest blessing from God. Not only to me but to your entire family.You touched everyone's life in such a beautiful way. Everyone that ever had the priveledge of knowing you, truly knew that you were indeed an extremely loving and kind human being. Everything you touched instantly turned into Gold. Just because it was you. So talented in so many ways. So many beautiful memories. It would take the rest of my life to discuss each one. They were all so special Mom. You are so very special to all of us. Words can never describe the love I feel and have always felt for you. God has truly blessed us when he gave us you. My love for you is infinite, as God's love is for us. There will never be a day in the rest of my life that you won't be right here with me. You will live forever now in God's Kingdom watching over us until we see each other again. We will do our best to live as you lived, and love as you loved. For you have inspired us to emulate your character, your love, your spirit, and your zest for life.I truly thank God for blessing us with you. "My Mother","My Angel", I will love you for the rest of my days and I know you love us too and will never leave us.
Loving you forever, "Your First Born".
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KARIM ADDERLEY/sa'adiyah-khabeer ADDERLEY posted a condolence
MY LOVE GOES OUT 2 MY FAMILY....AUNT VAL WAS A BEAUTIFUL,GENEROUS,CARING,LOVING AUNT..SHE WAS SO LAID BACK N HUMBLE..HER PRESENCE CALMED A ROOM SHE WALKED N...I MISS HER N LOVE HER SOOOO MUCH-WORDS CANT DESCRIBE WHAT A GREAT AUNT/PERSON SHE WAS ..LOVE U ALL/MAY SHE DWELL IN PARADISE...
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Janet Romero & Mecole Jackson posted a condolence
Tanya & Family,
You're all in our Thoughts and Hearts.
"When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and You rejoice."
Love you,
Janet & Mecole
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Janice Davis Canty posted a condolence
Although I was not honored with the opportunity to meet Mrs. Stukes; her love for her family is evident in her son. Her love for life and her gracious spirit is felt here in Atlanta. I express my deepest sympathy to the Stukes family, for an angel like Mrs. Stukes is hard to lose. Our GOD is a good god and his love and kindness was shared with many through Mrs. Valerie Stukes, and for that we give HIM praise!
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Ian posted a condolence
Hi Mom,
It hasn’t been long since you left us physically and though I miss hearing your voice, your laugh you calling me Mr. Max - I feel your love stronger than ever in my heart. Everyone you touch is a better person as a result. I look at Demi and Drew and am so thankful for the time they spent with you. They smile a little bigger, laugh a little harder and love a lot more because of you. They are doing well, but they do miss their MomMom. You are so special to them. The time spent with you will always be cherished and remembered. Drew, your muffin, and I are putting together a MomMom scrapbook and we will cherish it for the rest of our days.
It hasn’t been easy Mom. I still call your cellphone just to hear your voice and I can not help but to cry. I am crying now as I write these words longing to hear your voice, your laugh, see your smile. I will be strong knowing that you lived a life full of love and happiness, but I wish you were here longer. I was not ready for you to go but I understand that you were called and it was your time. There is so much more I wanted to do with you and so much more for you to see. Demi is going to the 11th grade and I have this recurring dream of you at her graduation beaming with pride as she walks up to receive her diploma. I know you will be there in spirit and I have to hang on to that for the strenght to move forward.
You should see Dad. You would be so proud. He has his own e-mail address and he called me this morning to get help on replying to a message. When your caller ID popped up, I was so use to saying Hi Mom but I knew this time you were not on the other end. As much as that made my heart ache it was great to get a call from Dad.
This is my new normal and it will take time for me to adjust, but your love will make it possible. Take care Mom - I love you, I miss you, I still need you, but I will be strong - I promise.
Love Always
Mr. Max
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Raquel A Stukes posted a condolence
We little knew the day that God was going to csll you Val,
In Life we loved you dearly,
In death the same. It broke our hearts to lose you but in God we put our trust. You left us peaceful memories, your smile, your laughter. I will really miss the fun times we've shared. Thank you for being such a good sister to me. Forever you will live in our hearts.
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Drew Henriquez posted a condolence
MomMom was the best grandma ever. She was the best because she always put her family first and then took care of herself. She was loving and caring and very funny. She was the happiest person around.
She loved to cook and write poetry and sew. She made clothes for my dolls and a sleeping bag for my toy lion. We all love her very mutch.
I love you MomMom!
Drew
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Ian posted a condolence
Hi Mom,
It hasn’t been long since you left us physically and though I miss hearing your voice, your laugh you calling me Mr. Max - I feel your love stronger than ever in my heart. Everyone you touch is a better person as a result. I look at Demi and Drew and am so thankful for the time they spent with you. They smile a little bigger, laugh a little harder and love a lot more because of you. They are doing well, but they do miss their MomMom. You are so special to them. The time spent with you will always be cherished and remembered. Drew, your muffin, and I are putting together a MomMom scrapbook and we will cherish it for the rest of our days.
It hasn’t been easy Mom. I still call your cellphone just to hear your voice and I can not help but to cry. I am crying now as I write these words longing to hear your voice, your laugh, see your smile. I will be strong knowing that you lived a life full of love and happiness, but I wish you were here longer. I was not ready for you to go but I understand that you were called and it was your time. There is so much more I wanted to do with you and so much more for you to see. Demi is going to the 11th grade and I have this recurring dream of you at her graduation beaming with pride as she walks up to receive her diploma. I know you will be there in spirit and I have to hang on to that for the strength to move forward.
Dad called me today and when your caller ID popped up, I typically said, “ Hi Mom,” but I knew this time you were not on the other end. As much as that made my heart ache it was great to get a call from Dad.
This is my new normal and it will take time for me to adjust, but your love will make it possible. Take care Mom - I love you, I miss you, I still need you, but I will be strong - I promise.
Love Always
Mr. Max
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Angela Williams posted a condolence
Dear Tanya,
Thank you for sharing the video. You are so correct in your statement the other night about enjoying life! Your mom truly did! I felt the love, laughter, full of life and happiness on each photo. I pray God will bless you and the family with comfort, strength and peace.
With Love,
Charles, Angela and Ashley Williams
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Alyson Messenger posted a condolence
I will always remember Mrs. Stukes' beautiful smile; it could light up any room! Her smile was always brightest when she talked about her children and grandchildren. Tanya and Louis, Jr. -- she was so proud of both of you. If you spent any time at all with Mrs. Stukes, you came away knowing how much she enjoyed being a wife and mother and how proud she was of her children. I will always remember visiting Tanya in Philly where I finally got to taste Mrs. Stukes' cooking and it was divine! But the best part of the visit was learning how to cha cha "Stukes Style"! Mrs. Stukes had the coolest and smoothest cha cha I've ever seen and I had a blast trying to copy her swag!!! I never did quite get it, lol! The world is a little bit dimmer now that Mrs. Stukes has passed, but the love she gave so freely will continue to warm our hearts and light our pathways. Rest in Peace Mrs. Stukes....
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Nii Adjin Orraca-Tetteh posted a condolence
Tanya & Family,
During this difficult time, please know you are not alone. Sharing your loss with deepest sympathy.
Take care and stay blessed.
Nii and Family
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Demi posted a condolence
Hi Mommom,
I love you so much! I can't even think of what to write here first... There are so many memories that I have with me. When I was writing my English Portfolio, I looked through a bunch of my old pictures and there were so many of us reading books in the rocking chair, cooking delicious food, swimming in the pool, playing around on the floor. I am going to miss you so much MomMom. I'm so glad I kept that message you left on my phone thanking us for letting Mommy see you on Mothers' Day. Whenever I want to hear your voice again I can just go to my voicemail. I love you so much and I still can't believe that you're gone. Thank you for being so awesome. I love you so so much!
Love,
Demi (Your Angel)
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Nathaniel & Songtarae Fields posted a condolence
Valerie was such a wonderful person and a good neighbor. She had such a beautiful spirit and a smile that truly warmed our hearts.
She will definitely be missed; but we know she is in a better place. We will meet again. May God continue to bless the Stukes family.
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Dennis F Hightower posted a condolence
In memory of an extraordinary woman: Val, I am so very happy and privileged to have known you for the many years that I was "officially" your brother-in-law. The change in legal status in no way diminished my love for you, Lou, "Little" Lou, and Tanya...and Demi, your one granddaughter whom I knew from birth and cherished as if she were my own. You brought such love and compassion to the lives and spirits of those you touched -family, friends and colleagues alike. We all were enriched because of your presence and the love that radiated therefrom. You had such a natural gift in your ability to exquisitely craft the English language in poetry and prose; and we were so very proud of the recognition you received from the many creative writing and poetry contests you entered. I will always remember the fun we had when you and the family journeyed to Shaker Heights and Tarzana or when we all gathered on Homer Street and later in NJ, to come together as a family. Of course, NO ONE could make desserts like you! The sages have exclaimed that we are not here on this earth one minute longer than is intended; you made every minute count. We shall always be grateful for what you did for all of us while you were here. May you rest in Peace, knowing that you brought so much joy and happiness to so many. With Abiding Love and Respect, Dennis
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Neika A. Lawrence posted a condolence
Aunt Val was such a sweet and loving person. She always had a smile to share that brightened up the room. I always talk about the love that she shared with Uncle Lou. Their love is such a blessing from God. I thank them for modeling what a successful marriage looks like. I will always have great memories of her beautiful spirit.
With Lots of Love,
Neika
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Nick Thompson posted a condolence
May the Lord continue to watch over the family and assist in the transition to their new life.
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Marla Harris posted a condolence
Aunt Valerie, I imagine that you are smiling and at peace with your dear mother , sisters and brother. I was young when you moved away but i still remember your smile. Its the famous and beautiful smile that all the Harris sisters owned! To my cousins and uncle i am praying for you.May peace and comfort surround you through this difficult time.
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LaTanya Wright posted a condolence
The word beautiful could not contain Mom Stukes. I will never forget the summer of 1988 (and my first trip to Philly) when I first met her and she hugged me and gently held my face in her hands to greet me and kiss me She did the same a few years ago in L.A., even though I had not seen her for many years. I always felt like I was Mom Stukes' other daughter and she had no qualms lovin' me.
The word smooth could not contain how she danced and walked and held her being. I learned to cha cha from her and my "sister" T. Many smiling memories come from watching Mom Stukes and Daddy Lou bop in their living room in Philly.
What a shock to learn that beauty and smooth and grace and love and laughter will now have very different meanings here on Earth without Mom Stukes to put it on display -royally.
Still, we all can continue to smile because of the smiles she gave us. We can continue to be beautiful because of the beauty she gave us. We can continue to be gracious because of grace she bestowed upon us.
Unfortunately, I do NOT believe any of us can be as smooth as Mom Stukes was as she walked or cha cha'd, but I'm surely going to try!
All my love (and huge hugs from DC) to my sister T, Daddy Lou, Ian, Demi, and Drew. Thanks for letting me get some love from Mom Stukes, too.
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Queen Gordy posted a condolence
I remember when Val would called me every saturday morning to see if I was ready to go shopping. I love you like a sister and Cliff and I will miss you so much.
Love,
Queen and Cliff
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Robyn Sitzman, Kiewit posted a condolence
Tanya,
It saddens me to learn of the loss of your Mother’s passing. Her story is as beautiful as the woman—she was definitely the embodiment of grace. How wonderful for you to have had this woman as a mother and friend—the memories will most certainly help you through and will provide moments for you to celebrate her life with each thought. Remember, Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
With my deepest sympathies,
Robyn
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