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Vanessa GREENE Obituary
She was preceded in death by her mother, Josephine G. Evans.
She was a native of Smithfield, Va., and was employed by Gwaltney of Smithfield for 27 years until her disability. Vanessa was also a lifelong member of the Main Baptist Church.
She is survived by her brother, Thaddeus Greene (Kathy) of Fredericksburg, Va.; sister and caregiver, Sonia K. Greene of the home; sisters, Wendy Johnson and Wanda Johnson, both of Smithfield, Va.; two nieces; three nephews; one great-nephew; and a multitude of cousins.
Celebration service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan 3, at Main Street Baptist Church, Smithfield, Va. Public viewing and visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, at Shivers Funeral Chapel.
Shivers Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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January 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Greene family….we all hope for much better times ahead.
“Death is swallowed up forever.”—1 Corinthians 15:54.
Charle & Darlene Spratley
January 1, 2010
My though may be with you at this time of need.
James Nick & Lori Davis
January 1, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ernest & Jackie Pierce-Ruffin
January 1, 2010
Thaddeus and Sonia,
We would to express our condolences to you and your family. May the love of family and friends get you through your time of grief. Our prayers are with you.
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