Valeria Ann Warren
1938-2024
Valeria Ann Warren, 86, of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, August 21st peacefully at Mercy Hospital in OKC. She was born February 12, 1938 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by both her parents, Everett and Catherine Henderson, Brothers Vince and Harold Henderson, and her husband William Warren.
She is survived by her Son Robert Warren of Tribbey, Oklahoma, Son Steven Warren and Elizabeth of Fredrick, Maryland, Daughter Debra LaRue and Husband Larry of Alma, Arkansas. Grandchildren- Lance LaRue, Blake LaRue, Christopher Warren, Shannon Warren, Jennifer Warren, Shelby Pinilla, Paige Harkins, and 12 Great Grandchildren.
Ann loved spending time with her grandchildren and sewing. She had several close friends – they would go out for the evening to the movies and dining out. She enjoyed digging into Family history and gathering information on family.
She loved her music and shared that love with all her kids and Grandkids.
Pallbearers will be Lance LaRue, Blake LaRue, Conner Cruz, and Trevor Cruz.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 26, 2024 at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel. Family will visit with friends at that time. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Salvation Army.
Interment will be held at a later date at Grace Hill Cemetery in Perry, OK.
Dearest Bob, Steven, and Debra:
I am saddened to hear about your mom’s passing.
I always wondered why she did not go by her first name, Valeria. Like her, the name is beautiful and unique.
She enjoyed doing internet research on our family tree, so I did a research into her name and found that it means to be strong, healthy with an inter- strength.
Learning about the meaning of her name, I understand her a little better.
Your mom was a very strong willed individual with tremendous strength.
There were times when I wished she would let her guard down and interact more on a personal level.
Occasionally I would get a glimpse into her open side.
And example of her strength and strong will was when she broke her hip. When I arrived at her home she said that she just hurt her back. It was apparent to me that she was in extreme pain. After a very intense discussion she allowed me to call an ambulance.
Against my advise she was determined to put on her clothes by herself and walk into the other part of the house to await their arrival.
When the ambulance EMTs arrived at the house she told them how to do their job and that she would just walk to the ambulance.
Thank the heavens above the firefighter just scooped her up and carried her to the waiting gurney.
Your moms softer side would appear from time to time. I remember when she and your dad assisted with the placement of my mom into a facility after her fall. It was a very trying time for all of us. I appreciate their efforts more than words can express.
She was very proud of all of your accomplishments. She loved all of you and talked about her grandchildren with pride.
Again I am very sorry for your loss and am send you prayers and comfort.
Barbara, thank you for your moving thoughts. I think you captured our mom’s general being quite accurately. Strong and guarded were two key words from your thoughts that struck a chord with me. Thank you for your support to mom over the years.
Warren family,
Sorry for your loss. Take comfort in knowing your loved ones are never truly gone. They live on in our hearts and thru our memories. My deepest condolences. Jeff Fitzgerald
To speak of Ann, the Chahanovich Family members, have much to contribute as she and Bill were an integral part of our lives! We lived around the corner; therefore our backyard brushed up against theirs, and the connection began! Evenings would always find us at the fence chatting away, and since we were ‘northerners’, and new to Oklahoma, we had much to learn!
When our first son was born every morning Ann would walk to our house and allow Scott to sleep to his desire, then to dress and walk back to spend the day with Anne and Bill. Scott was under their care until the age of 3 and we were extremely grateful for the love, kindness and consideration shown to Scott every day. When our second child, Kelly, was born we did not have the same luxury, but, just the same, Ann and Bill continued to be a significant member of our family. We have pictures galore of Ann and Bill at our childrens’ birthday parties and social gatherings. Ann and Bill were family!
The character of Ann will always remain close to my heart as she was gentle in her conversation, and always considerate of my feelings. And, me being a new mom away from home, please know that her guidance was very much appreciated, not only in child rearing, but also with housekeeping tips! Even after we moved Ann never failed to remember us each christmas with a card and update. Having Ann (and Bill) in our lives will always be a memorable one.
We are so very sorry for your loss, and pray that Ann’s soul rests easy in heaven with Bill by her side, a devoted husband who adored her every word and step. May God Bless You in this time of sorrow. Ellen, Walt, Scott, Kelly, Alex and Victoria