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Wonderful leader and friend. Many prayers for the family.
Cynthia Brawner
June 03, 2021 | Friend


Photo courtesy of Taylor Funeral Home LTD - Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Oct 21, 1955 – May 22, 2021 (Age 65)
Wonderful leader and friend. Many prayers for the family.
Cynthia Brawner
June 03, 2021 | Friend
Great woman of God Almighty.
She has been a guiding light in doing God’s business strongly working to spread the GOOD NEWS of JESUS CHRIST.
She was a faithful Steward of God’s, loving wife, loving parent, and shared with many.
Home at last, home at last.....
Shalom
Rochelle L & Leonard E. Mc Gee
June 01, 2021 | Coworker

I could never thank God enough for bringing VaNessa into our lives. Our organization knew nothing about music programs, working with parents or working with young children. VaNessa built the Music is Magic program. She changed the lives of families. She also connected us to HPSI which gave us Black instructors. She also brought in Binta to provide a the babies a role model. More than anything she did everything with love. A love that demanded everyone to be on point for our children. Thank...
Joseph Strickland
May 31, 2021 | Friend
To Rev Manar and Binta Kai,
I know she loved you both fiercely because every time we spoke, I could see her face light up from deep within even when we talked over the phone as she spoke of you both. That love will be with you always. She was such a precious friend to me. Always an encouraging word, kind and loving. Our relationship began as her being a mentor to me but we quickly became friends/sister. May her legacy of love, kindness and encouragement carry you through this time. I...
Dr. Lori R. Lightfoot
May 30, 2021 | Friend
Vanessa will always have a Special place in my Heart. Your cousin,a Loving friend,from South Carolina. Doris Rookard
May 29, 2021 | Family
Vanessa was a wonderful woman of faith in Jesus Christ with a beautiful personality.
Lakitta Wallace
May 28, 2021 | Country Club Hills, IL | Friend

Your beautiful, loving spirit will truly be missed.
shirley mines
May 27, 2021 | Joliet, IL | Friend

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
lori orr
May 25, 2021 | Calumet Park, IL
Vanessa, I will miss you tremendously. You were my best friend. I love you. RIH. Spread those beautiful wings.
lori orr
May 25, 2021 | Calumet Park, IL | Friend