She was born on May 21, 1948 in India to Girdharlal and Vijyaben Ashara. Kusumben married Pravinkumar Valera and he preceded her in death in 2023.
A funeral service will be held at Bisch and Son Funeral Home, located at 505 East Allen Street, Springfield, IL, 62703. The service is scheduled for December 31, 2025, starting at 10:00 am.