Valerie Delarece “Del” Minnis Russell, 65

July 14, 1960 - October 08, 2025

Del was a woman of God one who loved life itself, she was kind considerate and caring one who would literally give you the shirt of her back, one who showed empathy and love for family but always welcoming. Del as she was affectionately called back in the Bahamas, she was fearless. She loved baking from scratch and preparing meals, she also loved the outdoors as well as gardening. Del had a green thumb she would often send you photos of her fruits and vegetables. She believed that God and family are first and above all things.

A Time to be Born

On July 14th, 1960 in the tranquil, island of Nassau, Bahamas a beautiful baby girl was born to Gloria Rolle and George Turnquest.

A Time to learn

Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation, determine what you do. Valerie attended Southern Jr. High School and A.F. Senior High School in Nassau, Bahamas.

A Time to work

Valerie worked at and early age she began working at Harbor Moon hotel, and then moved on to Three Queens Restaurant for several years. Before moving to Miami Florida. Where she worked as Care Taker. Then moving on to Pennsylvania.

A Time to Worship

Valerie was a woman of God, one who loved life itself. She loved the Lord, her husband family and friends. She loved church but started watching service on television with her husband George. She was always kind and considerate. She would literally give you the shirt of her back and shoes off her feet. Many times, her sister Sheryl would visit and she would say that she liked something that Valerie was wearing. When Valerie took it off, she would hand it to Sheryl. She would often send stuff over to her mum, children and grandkids back home in the Bahamas. Valerie’s friends often called her Dela.

Valerie went into hospital and was holding on to FAITH and GOD’S, word that she would come out of the hospital. Her husband George, Sharlene, Sharief, Melissa, and Matthew, were there every step of way. Her daughter Alexis, her son Shorn, sisters Norma, Sheryl her niece Shera, Crystal Aunt Linda and cousins Rena, Pat, Rowena will call every day to check up on her see how she was doing. She held on and kept the FAITH in GOD. Her niece Crystal and her Pastor Cyprianna, Aunt

Linda, cousins Rena, Patricia, Rowena and Leon prayed with her on face time from the Bahamas she was Praising GOD After Praying with her she will hold up her hands with the love sign. That Tuesday her youngest daughter and sister Sheryl travelled from the Bahamas to visit her she was in high spirits they face time her sister Norma her and niece Shera her nephew Kris she had a smile on her face straight through up until her last. She was radiant on Wednesday morning. As everyone was having praise and worship she lift her hands and went home to be with the Lord. Weeks prior her sister Sheryl, decided to record conversations with Valerie and her oldest son Shonrick exchanging words of love with each other. Del had a heart of gold. Her heart was clean she loved the Lord she surrendered everything to him a long time ago. That day of transitioning she prepared and positioned herself for our savor and Lord. She Transitioned Peacefully to be with the LORD she surrendered her all and all and went home empty.

A Time To Love

The only way love can last a lifetime as if its unconditional by the one being loved. But rather by the one choosing to love. Valerie loved her children and grandchildren. Valerie, give birth to four children Shornrick, Sharlene, Sharief and Alexis. Valerie was a strong woman she had to jump many hurdles but she fought a good fight. Any time you spoke to her she would say I’m okay. Despite her situation she would smile and kept Praising God she held on to her Faith until the end. She lived. She loved. She laughed. She meant her soulmate the love of her life George Russell 4th they then united in holy matrimony. They were happy together.

Time to rest

“The best solution is to rest, relax and recharge, its hard to be your best on empty “Valerie would Praise God every day even though she was unable to attend church. George and Valerie watched church service on television. Even when her speech was not the best. She tried as best as she could to make you understand. Valerie had a vivid imagination. She prided herself in being a great wife, daughter, mother, grand and great grandmother. Her last trip to the Bahamas she went on a leisure drive. She was able to watch a Junkanoo practice. Valerie loved life and had the will power to live. But God had other plans Valerie “Del” will be dearly missed and her memories will live on forever in our hearts. She truly have taught us the power of faith strength in God and resilience. Valerie was predeceased by her grandmother Ettian Rolle, grandfather Alexander Rolle Uncles Vincent, Edward, Enos, Cousin Rudolph

Left to Cherish Her Precious Memories Are

Husband: George H. Russell

Mother: Gloria Rolle Father: George Turnquest

Daughters: Sharlene (Matthew Ober) Alexis ( Anthon Symonette)

Sons: Shornrick (Melissa) Sharief (Melissa McMullen)

Step children: Sydney and Jonathon Garcia, Brandon Author Russell

Grandchildren: Destiny, Sharief jr, Anthonia, Shemika, Amir, Shornrick jr, Aaliyah, Moses, Neveah, Isabella, Sarayah, Ruby, Diego, Kevin, Aliza. Jennalece, Cynthia, Dezmond.

Great Grandchildren: Psalm, Kyrie, Kaia,

Sisters: Norma, Sheryl, Paula, Ettian, Vernell, Michelle, (Christopher) Silas, Karen, Bonaventia, Raquel

Brothers: George, David, Keno

Nieces: Crystal, Shera (Enoch) Dr, Candera (Hubert )Lomax, Stevania (Malik) Michelle, Courtney, Eilise, Shakara, Grace

Nephews: Nelson Jr, Kristian, Branden, Ashton, Isaac, Amard, Eric, Eddie, Chistopher 3rd.

Grand Nephew: Klan Grand Niece: Kyliah

Aunts: Marge Rolle, Linda Farrington, Evelyn Stuart, Jestaina Rolle

Uncle: Randolph, Samuel, Donny Rolle

Cousins: Marina, Tony, Pastor Patricia and Pastor Reginal Saunders, Rowena, Hubert, Pastor Gregory, Leon, Shannon, Lamont, Melissa, Khambrel, Lavette, Roslyn, Alma, Paula, Randy, Patricia, Shawn, Brenda Green, Micheal, Sharese, Terry, Leta, Nora, Shavanna, Sabria, Tasha, Brenda, Antely, Terrel, Isreal, Wyndeka, Anthony Jr, Pamela, Angie, Kristain, Christian, Gwen, Kristy, Laure, Stacy

God daughter: Kara Stubbs

Father- in-Law: George H. Russell 3rd

Brother- in-Law: Robert Russell

Sister in Laws: Rachel Garman, Jenny Aggan, Babara Johnson

Other Relatives and Friends: Erica, Pamela, Don, Veronica, Sherry, Clara, Pauline, Joyclen, Arlene , Pastor Robin and Kalia Strachan Good News Baptist Church Nassau, Bahamas. Hepburn Alley crew, Nassau village community. Too many to mention.