Danette Lynn Valentine was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 7, 2022, to rest eternally. Danette was born on August 6, 1960, to Edith and Willie Sibert of Richmond, Virginia. Danette attended Highland Springs High School in Highland Springs, Virginia and graduated in 1979. Danette completed some college courses at Norfolk State University and Tidewater Community College.
From her wonderful union that happened on January 17, 1986, Danette was blessed with two amazingly beautiful children; a son, John Clinton Valentine Jr.; and a daughter, Brianna Yvette Valentine.
Danette worked as a Customer Service Representative for many different companies such as Bank of America, GEICO, and HSBC. For the past 5 years, she worked as Customer Service Representative for Home Depot. She was also a member of Tidewater Community College Computer Club and the creator for her Facebook group, HTTR Nation. She loved watching her Washington Redskins play football.
During the summertime Danette would attend the Washington Redskins Training Camp, where she would be rooting for the team, especially her favorite player, Santana Moss. In her spare time, she enjoyed listening to different types of music, especially her favorite artists; Prince, Al Green, Parliament, Tupac, and Michael Jackson, crafting, dancing, swimming and spending time with her children and grandsons.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Edith Sibert and sister, Iona Sibert-Allen. Danette leaves behind to cherish in memory: father, Willie C. Sibert; son, John Valentine Jr.; daughter, Brianna Valentine; two sisters, Darlene Jordan (Kelvin) and Bernadette Bennett; two grandchildren; Anthony and James Medeiros; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; devoted friends; Rhonda Davis (LeVan) and Allyson Carthon (James), devoted cousin Andre Hatchett (Leann) other relatives and friends.
Danette will always be remembered as a loving mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt, and devoted friend.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 11:00 am at Family Choice Funeral & Cremations, 5401 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.
Flowers can be sent to Family Choice Funeral & Cremations.
I am Free
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free
I’m following the path God has laid you see.
I took His hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee
God wanted me now; He set me free.
Service
Funeral Service
Family Choice Funerals & Cremations
5401 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
March 16, 2022
11:00am
I just can’t believe you are gone. I have been thinking about our good times at Norfolk State. You and Bernadette were the best roommates ever! I can still see our names on the door on the 10th floor of room 1016, Bernadette, LaVette and Danette. The best part was that we were all from Richmond. No more pain so rest well and know that you were loved.
To the entire Valentine-Sibert Family: My condolences go out to you all, on the passing of Sister Danette (Dee) L. Sibert-Valentine. Her many friends share your grief and I hope that you can find some comfort, in your many special memories and in the thought of the happy years you shared. Please know that you are very much in my thoughts and heart at this time of sorrow. RIP and Farewell my Redskins Sister, we will miss you immensely.
Will miss you my sister. Rest in peace
With love,
Jeff
Dee,
My beautiful friend I am going to miss you.
We met on Facebook but you would not have known that as we loved each other as sisters.
Your memory and legacy will live on.
I am going to miss out hours long talks on the phone making each other laugh when one of us needed to be lifted.
I am going to miss you running naked in the field when our beloved team scored a touchdown or you putting strangers in headlocks because they liked the cowbums.
I am relieved that you are no longer in pain but losing isn’t easy.
I miss you my beautiful sister
I love you Dee and I will see you when I turn 132 years old.
Sleep easy my my friend but more importantly my sister.
Love forever,
Karen
Condolences 🙏 to the Brianna and John Valetine on the loss of your beloved Mother. Sincere sympathy to Darlene Jordan and Bernadette Bennett on theoss of your beloved baby sister Dannette. ❤️ Prayers of strength, comfort, love and peace to the family.
Lillian Cross, family friend.
My prayers go out to The Family. I Was The neighbor or Ms.Danette and I lost both my parents BiologicalMom 2015,Step Mom 2017 and my father in 2019..I lived next door to her for the two years ,and she treated me and always called me her son the closest to a Motherly feeling I’ve gotten since loosing mine…she was always concerned and helping me with my dogs..She was a genuine soul and person…I’m gonna keep praying for you Bri.and John…and if you need anything I’m right next Door..Kenny..
I remember Danette as a little girl. She was always smiling and always seemed to have fun.
I know she will be forever missed. She is with her Papa , Grandma, Ms. Edith and Ona.
Rest in peace Danette.
My condolences to John and. Briana your mother Danette will truly be missed love to the family may God comfort you all Danette is happy with her angels surrounding her🙏🏾❤
Dee,
You were such a BRIGHT STAR here upon us. You were and continue to be an inspiration for us all. You stayed positive through all of your struggles. Your strength lives on through Bree and the rest of your family. YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED BY FRIEND. REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE