It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Valerie Elizabeth Willer, a beloved daughter, sister, niece, cousin, aunt, and friend, who departed from this life on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the young age of 21. 

Valerie was born on December 18, 2004, in Bethlehem, and grew up surrounded by the love and warmth of her family.

Valerie was the life of the party. She was loved by all. Valerie was active in Special Olympics and Camelot for children. She loved swimming at the Y, shopping at the dollar store, and most of all holding and playing with her nephew. She was an avid Justin Bieber Fan. She loved caring for her baby alive dolls and her guinea pig.

"Vivacious, Virocsious, Valient Val gal. It's hard to wake up and it's not my phone ringing to your daily call. This is one of my favorites with you. We did things together that shocked people. We had moments together that most would not survive. I'm so grateful to God for allowing you to come and be a part of our forever family. I want to be angry that God called you home, but I have promised God to not let anger rule life any longer. It doesn't push us forward. So I choose grace, I choose love and I choose complete surrender because it's what you taught me in this life. I think God looked down and said I see you both. I hear you. I know you're so tired and I know it's so hard. He didn't ask me if He could have you back. He kept me away because He knew no matter what I was never going to stop fighting And while I was crying out to God for rest He called you home. He said it's time, I wasn't ready and He knew a Mother's love.

He knew I would never let you go so He swooped down and He said Hey Val do you wanna come with me and there are no hospitals, no pain and she knew that you are the Jesus that she and Mommy prayed to for answers so many times. You are the Jesus her Mommy cried out to on bended knees so many long lonely nights. She knew you would take her to a place full of love and grace. You Val, you taught me so much about life. Things that no one will ever grasp. Things at times I don't. When I first became a Mom, I followed the books and was so organized. I folded the clothes perfectly, stayed up and cleaned all the toys because I was afraid of germs. I always wanted everything in its spot and read all those books that told you all about parenting. Then you came Valley, and you showed me another way...the laundry will always be there. The mess will always be there and those are just books people wrote and none of those books know you. You did life your very own way. You taught me to think beyond here and think outside of the box. God I pray for peace to reign and I ask you God to send my hugs daily and tell her everyday how much I love her and I miss her."

Valerie is survived by her mother, Rebekah M. Willer (Devron Epps); father, Robert E. Willer; siblings, Jordan Watters, Emily Willer, Abigayle Willer, Mahagony Epps, Ashely Pierson; aunts, Elaine Papciak, Rachel Lilly (Paul), Sarah Gonzalez; maternal grandmother, Ann Quigley (Tim Ceasar); maternal grandfather, David Sowers; paternal grandmother: Donna (Wyzykowski) Morgans (Morgan); nephew, Kayleb; as well as cousins, Maddison, Karah, Alyx, Sylouz, and Patrick.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM in the El Shaddai Assembly of God Church, 585 Rose Inn Ave, Nazareth, PA 18064. Friends and Relatives are invited to call on Saturday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Interment will follow at Allen Union Cemetery in Northampton. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at: www.bensingfuneralhome.net.

Her memory will forever hold a cherished place in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Though her time with us was far too brief, Valerie's spirit will continue to shine brightly in the lives she touched. She will be deeply missed but never forgotten. May she rest in peace.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that memorial contributions be made to help with final expenses through the crowdfunding option provided below, within the funeral home website obituary.