February 14, 1951 – January 3, 2023
Pastor Valerie A. Fons passed away on January 3, 2023 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.