She was born January 7, 1969 in Waynesburg a daughter of Margaret Shaffer Lewey of Moundsville, WV, and the late Roy Taylor.
Valerie was a graduate of Waynesburg Central High School. At the age of nineteen, she became physically disabled. Prior to her disability, she enjoyed horseback riding and was active in the 4-H Horse and Ppony Club and the Market Lamb club. She had also enjoyed roller skating and listening to the music of Bob Segar.
Surviving are her mother, Margaret and stepfather, Charles Lewey of Moundsville, WV; her sister, Joyce Farabee of Waynesburg; a nephew Greg Farabee; a niece Jaclyn Farabee. Also surviving are several stepbrothers and stepsisters; and their children.
Friends will be received from 2 pm to 6 pm, Thursday, October 29, 2020 in Behm Funeral Homes Inc., 182 West High St., Waynesburg, followed by a memorial service at 6 p.m. Private interment will be in Rosemont Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.behmfh.com