Funeral services for Tori Valverde, age 55 of Seminole, Texas, were held Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Transformation Church with Pastor Tod Delay officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Tori Jezisek Valverde was born March 11, 1969 in Lubbock, Texas, the second daughter to Patricia (Westmoreland) and Joe Jezisek. She graduated from Levelland High School, and then from Lubbock Christian University with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. Her family called her a professional student, always finding a class to take and something new to try, whether in school or the latest makeup. She taught in several schools from California to Texas over 17 years; she led Kelley Elementary in Denver City and Seminole Primary as Assistant Principal for a combined 10 years. She was known to be very influential with both students and staff. Her passion was loving kids, especially the ones who had the most struggles.
Tori loved her many friends and was always up for an adventure, ready to pack up and go on a dime. She was funny and known for her wit and beautiful smile. She loved her family fiercely; they were her world, but above all she had fallen in love with Jesus. She was an active member of Transformation Church where she served in children’s ministry, the prayer team, and host teams.
Tori Valverde passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024 at her residence.
She is preceded in death by her dad, Joe.
She is survived by two daughters, Abbi Prothro of Lubbock and Shaylyn Thomas and husband Dustin of Wolfforth, Texas; three grandchildren, Reese, Grant, and Brody Kristinek; her mother, Patricia Patrick and husband Jim of Littlefield, Texas; one sister, Sheree Kline and husband Stephen of Eastland, Texas; and one niece, Chelsey Little and husband Justin, and children Stayden, Laken, and Brexten of Gorman, Texas.