Valerie Humphreys

May 9, 1947 ~ September 22, 2021
Valerie Humphreys, 74, of Buda, Illinois passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
She was born May 9, 1947 in Chicago Heights, Illinois the daughter of Leroy Davis and Juanita Johnson.
Valerie married Gary Humphreys May 10, 1969 in Buda. He survives in Buda.
She is also survived by two children: Toni (Raymond) Pickard of Sheffield, Illinois and Tim (Lisa) Humphreys of Chicago, Illinois; and 3 grandchildren: Christopher Pickard, Lily Pickard, and Keller Humphreys.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her step-father, Clarence "Digger" Johnson.
Valerie graduated from Western High School, Buda with the Class of 1965.
She enjoyed many years of babysitting.
Valerie delighted in baking for her friends and family. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ in Sheffield and was active in the H.F. Hortz Unit #415 Sheffield Auxiliary. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
A visitation will be held Monday, September 27, 2021 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Princeton, Illinois. A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at First United Church of Christ, Sheffield. Burial will take place in Sheffield Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Western Bureau County Food Pantry. Online condolences may be sent to www.grant-johnsonfh.com.
I am so sorry for your families loss ! Thoughts and prayers for you all!
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you. So many memories of times I shared with Val. She will be missed.
We are so sorry to hear about Valarie. Please know that our prayers are with her family.
Sending prayers and thought of sympathy to Valerie’s family and friends. I knew Valerie as a student at Western High School and we enjoyed many times together. Valerie was always bubbly and friendly and full of fun. She will be missed here on earth, but will be telling jokes and having fun with all the angels in Heaven. RIP, Val.
Such a funny, sweet lady! She will be missed! So many fond memories, especially her dancing with Bronco when he first visited Sheffield. We love you all so much. Sending hugs & prayers. Hang tight to those memories. Love, The Farwells
When I think of Val always Jovial. Cared about us as a Family. Always asked about our kiddos and embellished on my spirited one.. Every kind word and guidance will never be forgotten.
Such a sweet lady had a very contagious smile and always tried to get me to laugh on bad days she will be missed 😢 prayers to her family â¤ï¸
Dear Tim & Family,
I am sadden to hear the news of the loss of your mother. Losing someone so special can feel incredibly overwhelming. Please know I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers to give you strength as you manage the next few days. May her memory be eternal.
With deepest sympathies,
Liza Pappas
I have so many memories of “shorty” growing up. She always welcomed me with a warm hug. I am sorry for the families loss.
Valerie was our older sister. She was over at our house regularly. We would go to Digger and Jaunita’s house in the country and gather berries and mushrooms. Many great memories. Toni and Tim, I will miss your Mom.
So sorry to hear of about Valarie. Sending good thoughts and Prayers to her and family,. Fly high in Heaven Valerie. Will miss you Love you until we met again. R.I.P my friend,
Our prayers and sympathy
The heavens has a new angel…her smile and laugh will be missed by many.
She took such good care of my daughter when she babysat.
Condolences to Gary and the family.
Gary Tony &Tim I’am sorry about Valerie passing. We talked often wish i could of made it up to see her, but I don’t drive anymore. I will keep you in me prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with Valerie’s family and friends. I’ll never forget our basketball scorekeeping days, riding the bus with the team and having lots of fun. If one of us missed a play, the other picked up. Valerie was a joy to be with and, as others have said, Heaven has gained an angel – always smiling and lifting people up.
Never has been, and never will be, such a special lady. I’ll miss the hugs, my cheeks being pinched and her sarcastic jokes. You have left a legacy to be proud of. Rest In Peace Val. I love you.