Valerie Loretta Dusty

Valerie Loretta Dusty, a loving mother, cherished Nana, and beloved sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and most loyal friend, passed away at McLaren - Macomb peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the age of 53. Born on August 30, 1971, in Detroit, Val was the daughter of the late Clifford W. and Grace (Cafagna) Terry.

She took pride in her sons and embraced every opportunity to create lasting memories with them and her grandchildren. An avid sports fan, she was always present at the kids' sporting events, be it a wrestling match or baseball game, Val was always everyone's #1 fan, be it her own sons, her nieces, nephews, and even her neighbors. A cornerstone of the New Haven community, Val always stayed active in all the kids' activities.

A dedicated technician in the pharmacy industry at Wal-Mart, Val was also known for her hard work cleaning houses. Outside of her professional life, she found joy in watching the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers, spending time in the pool catching a tan, and enjoying a refreshing Diet Pepsi. Val loved crafting and had a passion for capturing precious moments with her camera, ensuring that life's events were forever remembered. A beacon of warmth and grace, Val never knew a stranger and treated everyone as her own.

To carry on her legacy, Valerie leaves her four children, Thomas (Brandi) Cronin, Andrew (Kaylee) Dusty, Tyler Dusty, and Trevor Dusty, and the father of her children, David Dusty. She was the most loving and supportive Nana of Benjamin Cronin, Luca Quarrella, Nathan Cronin, and Charlotte Cronin. Val will forever be missed by her sisters, Michele (Michael) Keys, Annette (Frank) Russel; brother, Clifford (Jennifer) Terry; brother-in-law, Carmen DiTrapani, along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, Val was welcomed home to Heaven by her grandparents, Valerio and Ida Cafagna, and sister, Tracey DiTrapani, whom she loved dearly.

Visitation Monday, June 23, 2025, from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Scripture Service at Lee-Ellena Funeral Home, 46530 Romeo Plank Rd., Macomb Twp. Instate Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 9:00 AM until Valerie's 9:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Michael Catholic Church, 40501 Hayes Rd., Sterling Heights.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family, c/o Michele Keys or by visiting: https://www.gofundme.com/f/remembering-valerie-a-mother-to-many

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at lee-ellenafuneralhome.com. 

Fundraiser for Thomas Cronin by Marcus Keys : Remembering Valerie: A Mother to Many