Dorothy Jean Valentine Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Dorothy Jean Valentine of Michigan City, Mississippi, who passed away on August 2, 2025, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Dorothy Jean Valentine or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Johnnie B. Hudson, Sr. and Emma Lue Poplar Joy; her husband Chess Valentine; and her brothers, Johnnie B. Hudson, Jr., Otis Salton, Robert Poplar and Hugh Ellis Tate.
She is survived by: her children, Devone Poplar of Michigan City, MS, Mark Leon Poplar (Felica) of Louisville, KY, Tony Valentine (Ronda) of Indianapolis, IN, Lisa Poplar of Michigan City, MS, Nita L. Valentine of Memphis, TN and Lacheryl Dilworth (Jody) of Memphis, TN; her siblings, David Hudson (Elaine) of Grand Junction, TN, George Joy of Michigan City, MS, William Joy (Iva) of Michigan City, MS, Terry Joy of Michigan City, MS, Linda Hunt of Ashland, MS, Mary Davis (Arthur) of Grand Junction, TN, Johnnie Ann Joy of Michigan City, MS, Annie B. Pugh of Chicago, IL, Alberta Hudson of Chicago, IL and Virlene Tate (Charles) of Millington, TN; her aunt Earlene Joy of Bolivar, TN; and her uncle Leroy Richardson (Willie C. Gordan). She is also survived by Sisters-in-law; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other family members, and friends.
