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Vanessa Lofton Obituary
Hattiesburg - Vanessa Lofton, age 57, died Sept 23, 2018. She worked as a nurse in the Hattiesburg, Mississippi area for over 25 years. Survivors include her daughter, Jessica Rasberry: grandchildren Rose Rasberry, David Rasberry; mother, Dorothy Fikes (Ed); siblings, Linda Lofton, Angelia Oliver (Marshall), Brenda Graves, Ira S. Lofton, Irene Lofton, Kathryn Lofton, Victor Lofton, Barbara Lofton, Danny Lofton, David Lofton, and Samuel Lofton. She was preceded in death by her father, Ira Lofton. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on September 29 at Victory Full Gospel, 1716 Edwards St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to the Lupus Research Alliance, 275 Madison Avenue, New York, NY.
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October 2, 2018
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. One day many will have the opportunity to live again. May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. John 17:3.
Doris Ross
September 30, 2018
To God be the glory for her life and legacy.
Doris Durr Ross '75
Tougaloo College
Dr. Brigetta Turner
September 30, 2018
My heartfelt thoughts and love to Vanessa's daughter and family. Vanessa was my Spring 80 Line sister of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and classmate of the Tougaloo College Class of 1982. Spread your wings Dear Sister and take your rest in the arms of Jesus.❤
Gloria Booth
September 29, 2018
My condolences to Vanessa's family. I worked with her at Wesley many years ago, but I remember her as a very kind, compassionate nurse. She is pain free and perfect now. May God bless you and comfort you.
Kenneth Brown
September 28, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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