Bethene Truman Valente
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Bethene Truman Valente, 80, of Coatesville, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at the Heatherwood Retirement Community of Honey Brook. She was the widow of the late Joseph James Valente, who passed away in 2004 after they had shared 57 years of marriage together.
Born in Elk City, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Amerita and Amos Truman. She graduated from Oklahoma City Schools. She had lived in Coatesville for most of her life, where she operated a Hair Styling Salon. She belonged to the Caln Civic Club. She was an active member of the Hephzibah Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Joan “Pudge” Peluso, wife of Michael, of Kansas City, MO; her grandsons, Michael Peluso Jr., Vincent Peluso and Patrick Peluso; siblings, Ila Rayna and Wesley Truman. She was predeceased by infant daughter Barbara, one son Glenn Valente, killed in action in Vietnam in 1971, and her brother, Leroy Truman.
The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 3 p.m. at the Hephzibah Baptist Church, 2237 Strasburg Road, East Fallowfield, PA 19320.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hephzibah Baptist Church at the above address.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Sorry to Hear of the Loss of Your Mother
Pudge,
It's been a long time. But I thought that I would be remiss not to offer my condolences on the death of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless!
Andy Levenite
Thoughts and prayers are with you
Dear Pudge,
I'm so sorry.
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days and months to come.
Your mother was always so very kind to my mother...in fact, I remember Mom was so grateful to Bethene for driving her to Mrs. Trout's service years ago... When I visited with her that time, she was quick to show me your photograph and tell me how very, very proud she was of you and your family!
I am sorry that I will not be able to be there for you on Saturday, but please, please know I will keep you and your family in prayer.
May the Lord bring comfort to a daughter's heart...
Caring,
LuAnn
Dear Pudge, Even though I
Dear Pudge,
Even though I have already expressed my personal condolences to you at the passing of your Mom ("Aunt Bethene" to all of the Valente off-spring), I still wanted to remind you that ALL of us (your Pa. cousins)truly do share in your sadness and loss. Aunt Bethene was the last of her generation in our immediate area, and we appreciated the love and concern of the matriarch who continued to watch over us (and share the great memories of our youth)after our parents had gone.
Thank you for sharing her with us, and know that she has gone to a more peaceful place. She raised you to be the best that you could be, and she was very proud of you (and her grandsons). She knew she had done all she could here on earth, and she was ready to go when God called. Be happy for your Mom and know that she has received her reward.
We will miss her.
Love,
Dolly
Dear Pudge, We were so sorry
Dear Pudge,
We were so sorry to learn of your Mom's passing and wanted you to know that we have always been grateful to her for a very special kindness. You may remember that she drove to our house in the middle of the night to stay with Joel while we went to the hospital to wait for his baby sister.
Her willingness to extend a helping hand has never been forgotten.
We're sure you will hear other anecdotes in the days to come that will provide comfort and bring back many good memories of your Mom. She was certainly an important part of all your lives, as you were of hers.
Our sincere sympathy to you, Mickey, and the boys,
Nancy and Henry
Dear Pudge, I was sorry to
Dear Pudge,
I was sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Geoff
Dear Pudge, I was so sorry to
Dear Pudge,
I was so sorry to hear about your mom. It's been a long time since we have been in contact. Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and Mickey and your family in the days and weeks ahead.
Love,
Jean