Florence, SC - Valerie Anita Barbot Beaty, 81 went home to the Lord on June 16, 2012. She was a loving wife, a devoted friend and dearly loved by all that knew her. Her smile, sense of humor and laughter will be sorely missed. Valerie was born in St. George, SC on January 30, 1931. She attended McClenaghan High School, graduating in 1949. She went on to attend the University of South Carolina. For nearly 30-years, she worked for the US Fish & Wildlife Service in Atlanta GA and later for the EPA until her retirement in 1985. Valerie was a lifelong horse professional, one of the first females in the Atlanta area to breed and raise Egyptian Arabians. She had much success and many off springs from her stud horse Bandar. She was respected in the Pony Club circuit and was a judge, trainer, instructor and all around horse addict. Later in life, Valerie was an avid foxhunter with her colors from various hunt clubs throughout Georgia and Alabama including Midland Foxhounds, hunting with Mr. Ben Hardaway, "the best hunt master in the world"! She continued to raise much sought after hunt horses. Valerie had "the eye" and knew a good horse. "One white foot buy it, two white feet try it, three white feet walk about it, four white feet leave without it." She and her late husband Joseph Kershaw Beaty moved back to Florence in 2000. They eventually lived in the Carolinian and later the Presbyterian Home of Florence, where they continued to make new and dear friends. Valerie attended St. Anne Catholic Church. She is survived by her brother Decimus C. (Deci) Barbot, and his children, Rebecca Barbot Perry, Candace B. Barbot, Decimus C. (Chip) Barbot, and Mark Wentzel. A loving sister-in-law Alice Bultman Beaty and her children, Thomas Lang Beaty Jr, Rives Beaty Hogan, as well as her brother-in-law, William Alexander Beaty and his wife Lillian Jibbs Beaty and their child Carol Beaty McQueen. She also leaves behind many great nieces and great nephews and a wonderful friend and companion Ms. Joyce Chandler. A memorial service will be held at Presbyterian Home of Florence, the date and time will be announced when available. Also there will be a memorial service at Stokes Cemetery in Hendersonville, SC, the date and time will be announced when available. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Florence with her husband, Joseph Kershaw Beaty. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to McLeod Hospice House or to Presbyterian Home, 2350 W. Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29501.