Valeria was born July 17, 1924, to Harmon and Willie Nation Shaw. She is a member of Friendship Baptist Church of Sturgis. For many years she brought comfort to those in her care at Starkville Manor Nursing Home. She enjoyed outside activities such as gardening; and she enjoyed quilting and sewing.
Valeria is survived by her daughter, Thelma Jackson; and two sons, Raymond Hickman and wife, Catherine, of Sturgis; and William Hickman and wife, Sherry, of Seagrove, North Carolina.
Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.
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