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Vanessa MOSES Obituary
She was born to the late William and Verna Moses in Newport News, Va., on Nov. 18, 1954. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Albert and Andrew Moses.
Vanessa loved the Lord and trusted Him through her lengthy illness. She was a devoted member of Union Baptist Church, where she was a former member of the Pastor's Aide Society and past president of the Young Adult Choir.
She is survived by her sisters, Barbara Smith (Earl), Angela Moses, Clara Nelson (Wallace) and Sharon Kendall (James); and brothers, Apostle William Moses (Penny) and Donald Moses (Romie); a host of nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.
Viewing will be held from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Friday at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601- 27th Street, Newport News. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, by the Rev. Richard A. Mims at Union Baptist Church, 361 Maple Avenue, Newport News. Burial will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will assemble at 10 a.m. Saturday at 1144 18th Street, Newport News. Condolences may be sent to www.cookebros.com.
Professional services rendered by Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Vanessa MOSES
Nykeya Harris
December 17, 2009
To the family,
" You have my deepest regards." I had the opportunity to beome aquainted with vanessa through the nursing home and was very sad to hear of her passing. She was a very loving and delightful person to be around. She Always had laughter and she was a very patient strong woman who always had something nice to say. Vanessa loved to look nice and always did. She will be missed by many, Everyone loved Vanessa. She will always have a place in my heart and to her family I will keep you and my prays.
Sincerly,
Nykeya Thompson (Harris)
Hampton, Virginia
Nykeya Harris
December 17, 2009
To the family,
" You have my deepest regards." I had the opportunity to beome aquainted with vanessa through the nursing home and was very sad to hear of her passing. She was a very loving and delightful person to be around. She Always had laughter and she was a very patient strong woman who always had something nice to say. Vanessa loved to look nice and always did. She will be missed by many, Everyone loved Vanessa. She will always have a place in my heart and to her family I will keep you and my prays.
Sincerly,
Nykeya Thompson- (Harris)
Joyce Armster
December 14, 2009
Angela, you and your family are in my prayers. I will truly miss Vanessa and the laughter and fun time we had together over the years. Even after moving away, we still kept in touch. I'd love to hear from you.
December 14, 2009
Angela, you and your family are all in my prayers. I was so sorry to hear of Vanessa's passing. I didn't know her, but I felt like I had after your hearing you speak of her so often. We spoke of our families often when we sat across from each other at NNPS. I'd love to hear from you. I think of you often.
Ann Horton, Newport News, Virginia
Willie Smith
December 13, 2009
My belated condolences to the family. The Carver High School and Trojan family has lost a loved one as well.
Tonya,Devene & De'Shara Mitchell
December 12, 2009
To The Family, You have my deepest sympathy. Aunt Van was a giving person who loved life and lived it to her fullest. She fought a good long battle and God saw that she was getting weary. She is alright now in the Master's Hand. Be strong because that is what she wants you to do.
Bill
December 12, 2009
A great lady with a heart for all humanity.
Her faith was as strong as a lion and gentle as a lamb
She was the real positive spirit behind those who lived in Her nursing home for all these years.
She looked after my Mom when she was there.
She looked after all
A giant void everywhere will not be filled for decades to come. We may think so, but that is not the situation.
She fought and survived in a manner that is one of the most respected anyone could recognize.
Love to her and family
Frog
Michelle Dixon & Family
December 11, 2009
To The Family,
We have lose a very special person, her smile, great personality, and considersation of other will be greatly missed.
Vanessa was and will be a great friend to all because she will alway be in our heart.
Nancy Feigenbaum
December 11, 2009
I am grateful to have met Vanessa, who wrote a section about her life for my father's book. She was brave and loving and honest. Where others saw affliction, she saw a calling.
Barbara Sturdivant (Harris)
December 11, 2009
Always a smile, always a friend, always positive. We were in the same homeroom for three years.Still beautiful as ever. Gone but not forgotten. Thanks for the memories kiddo. I will always remember you. To the family, your loss is our loss. Thanks for the angel that has grace our presence for many years.To one of our favorite Trojans, we will miss you.
VALERIA MCKINNON
December 11, 2009
GOD HAS A SPECIAL PLACE FOR HER - SHE WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN YOUR HEART- MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY WITH PEACE DURING THIS TIME - GOD BLESS YOU ALL - FROM THE MCKINNON FAMILY = JERRY AND JANET
December 11, 2009
Dear Moses Family,
May the love of those around you, help you through the days ahead.
The sorrow of the faithful is not that of permanent loss, but the tender sense of sadness that comes in saying good-bye for now to someone we love. May today's sorrow give way to the peace and comfort of God's love.
With Sincerest Sympathy
Angela Moore-Thompson
Adell Henderson-Mann
December 11, 2009
Her struggle is over. She is being comforted by the angels.
December 11, 2009
Dear Moses Family,
I met Vanessa at the great G. W. Carver High School. And from there our friendship grew. I met her Family and she met my Family and our friendship and love of family grew more. Then my family dynamics changed and Vanessa embraced my husband and children as a part of her family. She was always concerned about how each family member was doing, what they were doing and where they were at that particular moment.
She is asleep now and she is at peace. Keep the warm memories alive in your heart as we will. My the Lord continue to watch over you and bless you.
The Alphonso & Susan Dale Family
Jean Hunter-Brown
December 11, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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