Bethene Truman Valente

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