Valerie Whitley

Valerie Rennay Whitley, 71, of Colonial Heights passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021. Born July 27, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Everett Eugene and Violet Caffrey Wray. She was a longtime member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Colonial Heights. Valerie retired from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles after a dedicated career.

She is survived by her son, Jason Michael Nicely; grandchildren, Laci Nicole Nicely, Jason Michael Nicely Jr. and Walter Blake Nicely; great-grandchildren, Bradley Nelson Nicely, Bentley Michael Nicely and Everleigh Saphira Nicely; brother, Brandon Wray and other extended family members.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends Friday evening, July 9, 2021 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.