Lula Mae Valentine

September 9, 1934 - January 5, 2017

In profound sorrow we announce the passing of Lula Mae Martin - Valentine, age 82, of Anderson, SC on Thursday morning, January 5th, 2017.The family will receive friends at 1420 Crestview Road, Anderson, SC 29621. Lula Mae was born on September 9th, 1934 in Abbeville, SC to the late Jim and Nina Martin. Lula Mae was a member of Flat Rock A.M.E. Church in Abbeville, SC. Lula Mae was predeceased by her parents; husband, William Valentine, Jr. ; and a son, Baby Boy Valentine. Lula Mae Martin - Valentine is survived by her six sons, William Thomas Valentine (Janie) of Anderson, SC, James W. Valentine (Ursula) of Manheim, Germany, Robert Valentine (Alice) of Iva, SC, Lee Valentine of Anderson, SC, Howard Valentine of Anderson, SC and Melvin Valentine (Sharon) of Anderson, SC; four daughters, Reverend Mary L. Johnson (Olin) of Starr, SC, Dorothy ''Dee'' Valentine - Savinda (Michael) of Simpsonville, SC, Bernice Valentine - Watts (Ron) of Fishers, Indiana and Linda Valentine - Cobb (James) of Chicago, Illinois; sixteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other realtives and many friends. Viewing location for Mrs. Valentine will be at the Unity Mortuary of Anderson. The date and time of viewing will be Saturday, January 7th, 2017 from 12:00 noon until 9:00 p.m. The funeral service location will be Flat Rock A.M.E. Church, 1136 Flat Rock Road, Abbeville, SC 29620 with Reverend Wayman Coleman, III, officiating. The date and time of funeral service will be Sunday, January 8th, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. The interment will follow in Flat Rock A.M.E. Church Cemetery, Abbeville, SC.