Visitation: Friday, April 15, 2022
Visitation Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Visitation Location: El Bethel Temple of Jesus
3000 Bruton Boulevard
Orlando, Florida
Service Date: Saturday, April 16, 2022
Service Time: 11:00 AM
Service Location: El Bethel Temple of Jesus
3000 Bruton Boulevard
Orlando, Florida
Obituary:
Valegia Lee Childers Postell, 80, of Orlando peacefully passed away and entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 1, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Valegia was born on October 5, 1941 to the late Horace Childers and Ollie Mae Jones Jones Childers in Statesboro, GA. She was a graduate of Drew High School Class of 1960. As a lifelong learner, she dedicated herself to continuous studies and training throughout the years.
She personified grace. When you saw Mother Valegia Postell, you saw Jesus. Her beautiful smile energized any room she entered and instantly opened the door for her to impart her love and wisdom into any situation or circumstance. A natural mother to five adult children and spiritual mother to many others.
A retiree of Howard Phillips Center for Women and Children at Arnold Palmer Hospital, Orlando. She also served as a head teacher and assistant director at Orlando Day Nursery.
Mother Postell was a faithful member of El Bethel Temple of Jesus at Orlando for well over 50 years. As a member, she served on numerous boards and ministries to include the Jail Minister, Prsident of the Seniors’ Choir, and Women of the Word Ministry. Whenever and however she was called to serve, she willingly did so. Mother Postell put God first in all that she did and she made sure her family knew who God was and how good God is. God knew she served her purpose and decided to call her home on April 1st. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Mother Postell was a devoted wife to the late Willie James Postell, Sr. To their union were born five children: Rosalind (Fred) Postell-Harvey; Marcella (Alex) Postell-Williams, Ollie Yvette Postell, Barbara Jean Postell, and Willie (Tara) Postell, Jr.; siblings, Janet Childers, Emmanuel Childers, John Childers; special sister, Diana Mincy; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 15, 2022 from 5-7PM at the church. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2022, 11:00 AM at El Bethel Temple of Jesus, 3000 Bruton Boulevard, Orlando with Pastor David Thomas, Sr., officiating. Interment: Orlando Memorial Gardens, Apopka.
14 Comments
A Mother Zion, 100% Mother whom carried herself as such. Love God and his people. Gave of herself more than I say of other even in great health. I will truly miss Mother Poster infectious smile and words of wisdom. She was the apitome of what a holy Mother exemplifies. Rest on Mother for u fought a good fight, your legacy will live on.
Our prayers and love are extended to the family. May the beautiful memories, the cherished times, the wisdom and love imparted continue to surround your hearts in the seconds, minutes, hours, days, and years to come; for these along with all her earthly deeds will fill your hearts with joy and will help you run the race . God bless you all.
To my cousins, as you grieve the loss of your beautiful mother know that healing is in each tear and in each fond memory you have in your hearts. God’s comfort and strength is with each of you is my prayer!
We are grateful for this true mother in Zion.. We have the assurance that she is with the Lord and are thankful for the everlasting legacy Mother Postell has left in her children, grandchildren and the many lives she touched. Though we don’t sorrow as those who have no hope we cannot help but feel the weight, emptiness and void of such a loss in the earth. May the comforting presence of our Lord be with you in this hour. With love, sincerest prayers and sympathy, Bishop Mable E. Allen and The Rhema COTLG Family
Our precious cousin is “Safe in His Arms” May God continue to be with you and give you comfort. May He wrap His arms around you and give you peace. Please know that we are holding the family in our hearts and lifting you in prayer. Valegia’s kindness, generosity and caring nature was contagious; her memory will live on forever.
Roz and family: I’m keeping each and every one of you lifted up. Thank you for sharing Miss Valegia with me. I’ll never forget her hospitality and love.
Felicia “Fee” Mason, Houston, TX
You are all in our prayers during a time like this. Our condolences to you all. Thank you for sharing Mother Postell with all of us.
What an amazing example of faith and hope in our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus. Mother Postell will always be remembered for her joy of the Lord, devotion to His service, and loving heart. Our hearts are heavy as we mourn with the family of our Elders Rosalind Postell-Harvey, and Fred Harvey Jr. during this time of grief. But we don’t mourn as those who have no hope. Mother is rejoicing with the Lord. Hallelujah! Your Living Word Church family, Lexington, KY
Mother Postell you are going to be so missed. Thank you for wisdom, your smile, and love. You were a rare JEWEL!!! We rejoice in knowing that you’re now resting in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ.
My condolences to the Childers & Postell family on the loss of their loved one.
To the Childers and Postell families: May he peace of God strengthen you. Allow God to be the Wind beneath your wings. Blessings to you all.
May the peace of God and His strength be with you in this time of sorrow. I am sorry for you loss of Mother Postell. My prayers are with you.
To all Mrs iPostell’s children especially Roz, Marcel, Barbara, & Yvette, Im so sorry to hear about Mrs Postell, I was looking for someone else in the obituaries and saw this, Im very shocked.. My prayers are truly with you all. I use to work with her at Orlando Day Nursery. God bless all of you. Lillian
Mother Valegia blessed my life. As I started my journey in community ministry, through Women With a Call, International, she joined us in meetings at El Bethel, undergirded us in prayer, and provided an example of Godly wisdom and womanhood. A few years ago as I completed my doctoral studies, Mother Postell joined a Focus Group that I conducted at El Bethel and shared again of her wisdom in response to questions about the emotional and spiritual responses of Church members when they are faced with transition. The result of my study said that it is healthy to go through a variety of emotions, as long as we land in a Spiritual place of sorrowing with hope. I am thankful that although my heart is grieved for our earthly loss, I am so thankful for a life well-lived in and for Christ. She is among the blessed who “die in the Lord”. Herein says the Spirit, “She rests from her labors and her works do follow her.”
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