February 14, 1951 – December 10, 2022

Pastor Valerie A. Fons passed away on December 10, 2022 at the age of 71.

Valerie is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for canoeing the full length of the Mississippi River, from Lake Itasca, Minn., to Mile Zero, of the Gulf of Mexico in 23 days, 10 hours and 20 minutes. 

*Fons, Valerie (Joseph Ervin) – [(RE) FL 1995; D 1998; FE 2002; RE 2017] Bell Oak/Webberville 1995; Galien, Olive Branch 1999; Pokagon (½) 2001; Family Leave 2003; Bread & Water LLC and L.A.U.N.C.H. (Lake Adventures Uniting Nature & Children With Hospitality) WI 10/1/2009; Retired 2/14/2017; Bread & Water LLC and L.A.U.N.C.H. WI 2/14/2017.

Last Updated on April 12, 2023