Mrs. Valerie Laura Poole

Valerie Laura Poole, 80, a longtime resident of Richmond and Virginia Beach, was born on Valentine's Day and died on February 13 2012. Born and raised in Ridgewood, New Jersey, she loved cocker spaniels, the beach and chocolate. She was an avid reader and Mets fan. She was proud of the many years she worked at Travelers and Markel Insurance and cherished the many friendships she made along the way. She is survived by her children, John and wife Louise of Ridgewood, David and wife, Cindy, of Chesapeake, and Laura, of Virginia Beach; her five grandchildren, Lei, Jack, Laura, Ashley, and Mary; and her faithful friend, Rusty. She was a wonderful sister to Carol, Margie and husband Gordon, Kathy and husband Jerry and loving aunt to their children. Arrangements by Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA on Saturday, February 18, visitation at 1 p.m., service at 2 p.m., reception immediately following at The Nelsen Reception Center, 4600 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA., all are welcome. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Hospice of Virginia, 1700 Bayberry Court, Suite 300, Richmond, Virginia 23226.