Erin Olivia Valentine

1-1-2003 Erin Olivia Valentine, 23 of Maryville, died Tuesday morning at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, TN. Erin was the daughter of Dr. Melissa Trekell and Dr. Robert Valentine. Erin was a member of East Maryville Baptist Church. Erin graduated from Maryville High School in 1997 and later attended East Tennessee State University for two years. Erin then transferred to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, North Carolina, where she graduated cum laude in May of 2002 with a bachelor’s degree of science in marine biology and a minor in environmental studies. After graduating from UNCW Erin moved to Houston, Texas where she was preparing to attend law school with a focus in environmental law. Erin loved anything outdoors, and was completely fascinated by the ocean. She also enjoyed scuba diving, playing the piano and cooking. She had a zest for life that not only influenced her life, but touched those around her. Erin was preceded in death by her grandmother Lee Rose Valentine, her uncle Mark Trekell, Uncle Gregory Van Trekell, and Grandfather Dr. William Trekell. She is survived by her mother Dr. Melissa Trekell of Maryville, TN, father Dr. Robert Valentine of Knoxville, TN, sister Ashley Valentine of Maryville, TN, her soul mate Jim Van Fleet of Maryville, TN, Grandmother Nina Wray Trekell of Maryville, TN, grandfather Darrell Valentine of Wellington, KS, great-grandmother Rosa Criss of Denver, Colorado. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who loved her and she will always hold a special place in all of their hearts. The family will receive friends with funeral to follow at McCammon-Ammons-Click on Friday January 3, 2003 from 6-8pm. The graveside service will be held at Grandview Cemetery on Saturday January 4, 2003 at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the World Wildlife Fund or Clean Water Action. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Maryville, 982-6812 www.mccammonammonsclick.com