Photo courtesy of Community Funeral Home, Inc - Lynchburg
Lynchburg, Virginia
Dec 29, 1962 – Jan 13, 2024
On Saturday January 13, 2024 Vanessa Laverne Gray “Nessie” of Madison Heights departed this life at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. She was born December 29, 1962 the daughter of the late James “Ello” Gray Sr. and the late Mary Catherine Gray. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, James Ello Gray Jr. “Jimmie”; grandparents, Mrs. Mattie Wayne and Mr. & Mrs. George M. Gray.
Vanessa was a member of Scott Zion Baptist Church and a 1981 graduate of Amherst County High School. At one time an employee at Genworth but was a employee at Centra for 36 years in patients accounts until her untimely death.
She is survived is by two sisters, Shaunell G. Herndon and Debra D. Gray; one brother, Terry L. Gray; a very special and devoted nephew, Kevin J. Herndon; two sisters from a different mother, Mrs. Sally Tisdale and Ms. Debbie Schmitt; a very special friend, Anthony “Darryl” Warrick; six aunts, Meverlene Smith (James), Everlene Davis of Lynchburg, Joyce G. Coleman (William), Betty Gray, Joyce M. Gray and Yvonne Gray all of Madison Heights; three uncles, Larry Gray (Patricia) of Rustburg, Kenneth Gray (Geneva) of Madison Heights and Quitman Rosser of Northern, VA and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
Vanessa had a smile that would light the world especially with those dimples and she would not mind telling you what was on her mind. She loved taking selfies, shopping and eating at restaurants.
A funeral service will be held 2pm on Monday, January 22, 2024 at Scott Zion Baptist Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Her remains will be open to the public one hour prior to the service at the church. The family is receiving friends and the cortege will assemble at 126 Randolph St., Madison Heights. Condolences may be emailed to [email protected].
Community Funeral Home directing
Read MoreMiss you down here, but we know God needed you up there. Miss your laugh and smile.
EBONY JONES
January 13, 2025 | Madison Heights, VA | Coworker
true friend to work with see you in Heavan sister GRAY
christine
January 31, 2024 | Lynchburg, VA
I loved her sweet smile and fun to be around. She was one of a kind and she will be missed. I worked with her at Genworth for 10 years and she was the one that always will to help if you need it. I miss her so much. Angel has gained her wings. God Bless her and her family.
Tania Skinner
January 23, 2024 | Lynchburg, VA | Coworker
Vanessa was my classmate and a long time friend She was definite a beautiful soul
RIJ beautiful until
Janet Gaines
January 22, 2024 | Madison Heights, VA | Classmate
I'm so sorry to hear of Vanessa passing. We went to school together. You could always spot her a mile away with her beautiful smile. RIP Vanessa! Heaven has gained another beautiful angel
Delphine Jones
January 21, 2024 | Lynchburg, VA | Classmate
I love you Vanessa, with all my heart. You are my sister, and my heart is broken into a million pieces. You are now my guardian angel, and I can't wait to see you again, and I will.
Debbie Schmitt
January 20, 2024 | Evington, VA | Friend
To have known you from the first day I met you the first thing I remembered was that smile of yours. You were always so kind and sweet. You touched many lives and you will be dearly missed. Rest in heaven Nessie. Love you.
Almetrice Payne
January 20, 2024 | Bedford, VA | Friend
Rest in heavenly peace.
Tanya Haskins-Ladson
January 19, 2024 | Dumfries, VA | Acquaintance
Oh Vanessa, where do I even begin! Your warm smile, your amazing personality, your sweet demeanor! You were definitely LOVED and you will definitely be missed! RIH until we meet again!
Blake Morris Jr
January 19, 2024 | Lynchburg, VA | Friend
