ABOUT THE company
About Valerie Hurn-Coleman
Ms. Coleman is the Founder and Owner of Bits-and-Peaces LLC (BAP). She has a deep love for humanity and a passion for helping others. After retiring from corporate America following a successful 40-year career, she is now dedicated to making life transitions easier for individuals and their families.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication, graduating summa cum laude from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. Ms. Coleman firmly believes she was placed on Earth to be of service to others and gives all praise and credit to God for the success of BAP.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide a platform where you can narrate your life experiences in your unique voice. At BAP, we empower individuals to craft their life stories authentically.
Why Bits-and-Peaces Was Created: Your Life, Your Story
BAP was created as a proactive approach to preparing life reflections and obituaries, offering peace of mind and compassionate support during the difficult transition of losing a loved one. Our mission is to make this process as smooth and seamless as possible.
The inspiration behind BAP began in 2006 when my sister lost her husband. She was devastated, and on top of her grief, she was tasked with preparing his obituary and submitting it to the funeral home. The most difficult part was writing the life reflection page. Emotionally overwhelmed, she struggled to gather the necessary details and memories to honor his life properly.
She turned to me for help. While I couldn’t ease her sorrow, I realized I could lift the burden of this responsibility. That experience moved me deeply and sparked a vow—to create a service that would support others in similar situations and ensure no one has to face this task alone in their time of grief.
Ready, Set, Go!
READY TO TELL YOUR STORY?
We’re Here to Help
At BAP, we understand that the most challenging part of writing an obituary is often crafting the Life Reflections page. This deeply emotional process can make it difficult to gather the meaningful details that truly honor a life lived.
That’s where we come in. Let us help you thoughtfully prepare your story in advance, sparing your loved ones the added burden of writing your life’s journey during a time of grief.
We’re honored to support you in creating heartfelt Life Reflections and full obituary profiles. Let’s preserve your legacy—beautifully and compassionately.
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