On May 28, 2023, in Killeen, Texas, 79-year-old Chu Cha "Chay" McGranahan-Valentine tragically lost her life after being shot in the head by her husband, 73-year-old Terry Lee Valentine. The incident occurred in their home, where Mr. Valentine was reportedly showing a firearm to a relative when it accidentally discharged, fatally wounding Mrs. McGranahan-Valentine.
Following the incident, a grand jury indicted Mr.
Valentine on a state jail felony charge of criminally negligent homicide. He was subsequently released from the Killeen City Jail after posting a $50,000 bond.
Mrs. McGranahan-Valentine was born on April 5, 1944, in Korea, to Chun Mae Park and Kyu Hyun Choi. She was known for her love of animals, often caring for stray cats, dogs, and even deer near her home. She is survived by her five adult children, stepchildren, mother, siblings, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, and nieces.
Funeral services were held on June 7, 2023, at Viss Family Funeral Home in Copperas Cove, followed by burial at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen. Visitation with the family took place on June 6, 2023, at the funeral home.
