Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey - EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. - Clarice Valentine, 86, formerly of Delhi, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, April 4, 2022, at Woodview Estates of Mays Landing, New Jersey.

Clarice was born Oct. 9, 1935, in Oneonta, the daughter of the late Clarence and Madeline (Davis) Nichols.

She was a graduate of Walton High School, class of 1953.

On Jan. 2, 1954, she married the love of her life, Ernest W. Valentine, in Walton. They were married for 61 wonderful years before he predeceased her on Jan. 12, 2015.

Clarice was an incredibly special lady who enjoyed helping others. She worked at Delaware Academy for many years as a teacher's aide and loved all the children there. The kids loved going trick or treating at "Mrs. Valentine's" on Halloween. She also was a Girl Scout leader and was active in the Presbyterian Church. A hard worker in everything she did, lending a hand to anyone who needed it, Clarice always put others needs before her own. She loved to bake and always had homemade cookies available, ready to give to anyone who dropped by. More than anything else, Clarice loved her family. She was happiest when all the family was together for special occasions.

Clarice is survived by her loving family, her children, Ernest and Debra Valentine Jr. of Walton; Deborah (David) Bolles of North Hampshire; Phyllis Valentine and Jim Rash of New Jersey; grandchildren, Kyle, Matthew, Brent, Rachel, Casey and Joseph; great-grandchildren, Declan, Maxwell, Elaina, Daxtin, Lane, Gordon, Waylon and Charlotte; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Valerie Stewart in 2007; and brother, Maxwell Nichols in 1997.

Friends and family are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 8, at Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend St., Walton, where services will also be held at 10 a.m. Saturday with the Rev Dr. Lisa Ruth Mays officiating.

Burial will follow in Walton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, and in remembrance of Clarice's life, the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, alz.org.

Arrangement are under the direction of Courtney Funeral Home, Walton.

Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting www.courtneyfh.com.