Valencia Marcia Outen was born in Gaston County on October 24, 1957 to Robert and Louise Smith Outen. She entered her heavenly home on Wednesday; September 30, 2026 at White Oak of Charlotte in Charlotte, NC.

Funeral on Saturday; October 3, 2026 at Gregory Funeral Service at 2:00 with visitation beginning at 1:30.

Interment: Armstrong Cemetery, Gastonia