Valerie Ziegler, 46, of Loogootee

Valerie Ziegler, 46, of Loogootee, was called home after a long battle with diabetes on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center.

She was born May 24, 1974 in Jasper, Indiana to Connie (Sheetz) Shipman and the late Dennis Shipman.

Valerie loved her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed scrapbooking, crafting, and writing pen pals.

She was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Shipman and infant brothers, Michael and Jeffrey Shipman.

Valerie is survived by her children, Kyla Shoultz of Loogootee, Kenedi (Tyler) Divine of Loogootee, Kaylin Taylor of Jasper and Hope and Seth Fromme of Jasper; grandchildren, Boston, Weston and Branson Shoultz and baby Divine due in October; mother, Connie Shipman of Loogootee; sister, Tonia Davis of Montgomery; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee. Burial will follow in South Martin Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Blake Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Martin County Humane Society or the American Diabetes Association.

Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com

Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee is honored to serve the family of Valerie Ziegler.