Valerie Lynn Earll

Valerie Lynn Earll, 72, of Exton, PA, passed away September 26, 2023 at 8 AM with her daughter by her side.

Born March 2, 1951 in Schenectady, NY, she was a daughter of the late George and Carolyn (nee Hanson) Fawkes.

She was a graduate of Great Valley High School and studied Elementary Education at West Chester University. She worked as a billing specialist at Quest Diagnostics until her retirement in 2016.

Valerie enjoyed cross stitch, gardening, cooking, especially baking pies, and loved animals and always had at least one pet her entire life. She loved spending time with her grandkids, reading books to them, and doing crafts with them.  She had a contagious smile and a very kind heart. She will be dearly missed.  

Valerie was the loving mother of Jennifer Prakash, wife of Shwet Prakash; adoring grandma of Sanjay (11 years old) and Allison (8 years old); and dear sister-in-law of John DiCandilo. She was predeceased by her siblings: George Fawkes and Joan DiCandilo.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation 10:30-11:00 AM Saturday, October 7, 2023, followed by her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at The Donohue Funeral Home, 43 W. Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335, 610-269-3080. Interment is private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Valerie’s name to The Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014.