Barbara Suzanne Valentino's Obituary
Barbara Suzanne Valentino, age 72, of Covington, Louisiana, entered eternal rest on Friday, July 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born on July 8, 1954, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the youngest of four children born to Louis and Sue Valentino.
She is survived by her nephew, Michael Valentino (JoBeth); cousins, Debbie Cluney (Joe) and Flo Weise (Louis); and many other extended family members, friends, longtime work family, and a multitude of fur baby cats whom she loved and nurtured throughout her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Morris Valentino and Joan Suzette “Sue” Vallade Valentino; and siblings, Kenneth Valentino, Stephen Valentino, and Sylvia Valentino.
Barbara grew up in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans and attended the University of New Orleans earning a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She began working a summer job at The Anserphone System in August 1977 which blossomed into a 44-year career until her retirement in 2021. Barbara enjoyed cooking, watching television, playing with her fur babies Sylvia and Simone, writing fan fiction for the TV show “Lancer”.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Ms. Valentino may be made to the Northshore Humane Society at https://www.northshorehumane.org/give.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 West 21st Avenue, Covington, Louisiana, with visitation beginning at 9:00 AM.
E. J. Fielding Funeral Home of Covington, Louisiana, is honored to be entrusted with Ms. Valentino’s funeral arrangements. Her family invites you to share thoughts, memories, and condolences by signing an online guestbook at https://www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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