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Elsie Robinson Valdez, age 90, a resident of Columbia, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Alive Hospice.
Elsie was born on August 9, 1926 in Carroll Iowa. She was a member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church. Elsie previously worked for Republic Air Craft during World War II where she cleaned machine guns. Besides her additional work as a homemaker, she also worked for Webb’s Antique Mall in Lake City, Florida.
She is survived by her husband: Frederick Mumford Valdez; sons: Skip Valdez, Richard Valdez; and daughter: Cecilia Avery.
Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
