Deaconess Valorie Jean Dillard

Late evening on Thursday, November 12, 2020 the angel of silence sealed the lips of Valorie Jean Dillard and took her bright spirit away to a land that is free from sickness, sorrow, pain and death to a place of eternal rest. VALORIE JEAN DILLARD, daughter of the late Mary Frances and Calloway Reeves was born on April 26, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church where she has maintained faithful membership for over 65 years, serving as a member of the former Gospel Choir, and as a member of the Deaconess Ministry. She attended the Columbus City School system graduating from Linden McKinley High School. Upon graduation she attended Bliss College where she met her husband, George Dillard. On November 17, 1974 they united in holy matrimony and are the parents of two life branches, Carter and Tameka.

Valorie was a hard worker who worked in the banking/accounting industry as a bookkeeper for Huntington National Bank, teller/new account representative for Fifth Third Bank and in accounts payable for Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease law firm. Valorie had a contagious spirit as she was loving and caring, and totally devoted to her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Torrence and Keith Reeves.

She will be eternally honored by memories and affections of her beloved and longtime companion of 45 years, George Dillard; children, Carter (Julie) Evans and Tameka (Nate) O’Neal; grandchildren: Martina, Asia, Cameron, Kiana, Yori, Tasha and Harper; great grandchildren: Amya, Mehki, Ethan, Jordyn, Victoria, Kyle, Reggie, Taylor, Juelz, and Ruby; siblings: Arnetta (Fred) Cox, Willia (Frank) Harvell, Terry (Gina) Reeves, Micheal (Darlene) Reeves, Calloway (Johnnie) Reeves, Bruce ( Carla) Reeves, Kevin Reeves, Kim BurchettReeves, Tamara (Leonard) Valentine and Tobbi (Moses) Herriot; special friend Cassie Patterson; and a host of nephews, nieces, other close relatives and friends.

Life Reflections this is not goodbye….this is just a pause in life when we say farewell, ‘til we see each other again! family-forever, for always, no matter what!

PUBLIC Visitation 11:00 AM ~ 1:00 PM

PRIVATE (TICKET) Visitation 12:00 PM and Funeral Service 1:00 PM Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Mt. Hermon, 2283 Sunbury Road.

A MASK IS MANDATORY.