The KWHA Extends their deepest sympathy to the family of Valorie “Derickson” Marcum. Valorie was the daughter of H.T. and Wilda Derickson. Along with her parents, brothers, sisters, and other family members, Valerie and Van Bert Farms was one of the strongest supporters of the KWHA for many years. Many people will remember Valorie and her all time winning mare “Lady of Masterpiece.”
Complete Obituary follows:
Valorie Kaye Derickson Marcum, 54, wife of Greg Marcum, passed away Friday, February 26 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. She was born November 7, 1961 in Winchester to H.T. and Wilda Martin Derickson. Survivors include, husband, Greg Marcum, Stanton; parents, H.T. and Wilda Derickson, Stanton; sisters, Vera Derickson Patterson and husband, Larry, Stanton and Vanessa Derickson Crowe and husband, Bruce, Stanton; brothers, Herbert and wife, Jill, Derickson, Wartrace, TN and James Clay Derickson, Stanton; mother-in-law, Winie Marcum; several nieces and nephews. Memorial service Tuesday, March 1, 7:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home. Visitation Tuesday after 6:00PM.