Vallie Wendell Hylton

DR. VALLIE WENDELL HYLTON, 85 of Richmond, VA peacefully passed away on May 13, 2019, at the Village of ManorCare in Richmond, VA. He was born on March 9, 1934, in Henry County, VA to the late Herbert Hilton and Edna Morris Hylton Hairston. He was preceded in death by both his parents; and two sisters, America Koger and Ernestine Redd. A native of Martinsville, Virginia, Dr. Hylton received his elementary education from Chestnut Knob Elementary School, Chestnut Knob (Henry County), Virginia. He graduated from George Washington Carver High School, Fieldale, Virginia in 1951. There he distinguished himself as a civic, educational, religious, and community leader. Dr. Hylton served faithfully as a Deacon at The Cedar Street Baptist Church of God in Richmond, VA for over 17 years. He earned a (BS) degree from the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, Maryland; two masters:a Master of Education from The University of Virginia and a Master of Science, Pre-Medicine/Biology from A & T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina; and a Doctorate of Education in Curriculum/Instruction and Administration/Supervision from The University of Virginia. He studied at Virginia State University, Hampton University, Howard University, the University of California at Berkley, California and the Center for Legal Studies in Washington, DC. Dr. Hylton taught school in Henry County Public Schools and Charlottesville City Schools. He served as an Elementary and Secondary School Assistant Principal, Fredericksburg, City Public Schools, taught at The University of Virginia, Northern Virginia Community College, J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College, Longwood College, and Richmond Virginia Seminary. He worked as a conciliator, mediator and Educational Specialist for the United States Department of Justice in over 40 states; and served as Special Assistant to three State Superintendents of Public Instruction, Virginia Department of Education for 17 years, and returned as an Educational Consultant for three years. He was a member of numerous professional organizations and conducted several hundred seminars in all areas related to educational equity and staff development for teachers, principals, counselors, parents and church leaders in community relations and planning visitations and conferences. Dr. Hylton retired from the Virginia Department of Education. After retiring from the Commonwealth of Virginia, he served as interim dean and professor at St. Paul's College in Lawrenceville, VA. Dr. Hylton Founded and Owned VWH and Associates (Vision, Wisdom, and Hope). He had a deep love for education and often stated that he had an "obligation to help young people go to college." He established a scholarship at his alma mater, The University of Maryland Eastern Shore and one at New College in Martinsville, VA to help young people who have a desire to attend college but don't have the full resources. He had a tremendous love for his family and worked tirelessly to assure that his family was always in a good place. He has many publications to his credit, which includes, articles, newsletters, brochures, and several books. His most recent book, Power In Doing Something Different, was one of his proudest achievements. One of his best-known quotes from that book is, "In an effort to make a difference, we must do something different." That is how he lived his life. His focus was always to make a difference in the lives of his family and the people around him. He leaves to cherish his memory three children: David Hylton of Richmond,VA, James Hylton (Minnie) of Prospect Hill, North Carolina and Dr. Patricia Hylton Grant (Jonas) of Richmond, VA; two brothers, James Hilton of Martinsville, VA and Warren Hilton (Evelyn) of Philadelphia, PA; two special cousins, Ramona Dalton Wafford of Philadelphia, PA and Homer Marshall of Raleigh, North Carolina; five grandchildren - Jonas (Nikki) Grant, Bernard Grant, Derrick Hylton, Olaya Hylton and Devanee Hylton, seven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. He also had one very devoted nephew, Tyrone Hilton, who was a constant presence at his side.

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Vallie Wendell Hylton

March 9, 1934 - May 13, 2019