Vanessa Reid

Deanna,& Brittany,family and wonderful friends. I know you are missing Vanessa very much. What a blessing she has been to so many people and what a blessing so many people have had the opportunity to be to her. What' love got to do with it? EVERYTHING! God bless you all for your unselfish love and devotion to Vanessa.
Paula Simmons(Sharell's mother)

Deanna and Brittany, I pray for you both daily, and as I said before, if you need anything, I'm here. Please continue to make your mother proud and remember all the values and the wisdom that she instilled in and shared with you both.
Ms. Vanessa was one of the most beautiful (both outside and in) women I've ever known...I am so grateful to have been able to spend time with her and I miss her very much. I am thankful for her love, kind and challenging words, not to mention the support she showed me; especially when others didn't. Vanessa was a rare and precious jewel that I was blessed to come across. I'll never forget our talks and laughs shared. Dedicating every show and every win to you Vanessa!

Love you still & miss you very much.

Deanna,Brittany,and Family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Vanessa and I grow up together with my sister Jennie & my brother Thomes Jr.,and the rest of the gang.As children we had lots of fun at Big mama's house on 39th I will cherist those memories forever.

Vanessa was one of the most honest, sharing, caring and most of all LOVING persons on earth. She demonstrated unwaivering faith that God's will would be done to her satisfaction. I was blessed to have her in my life and have wonderful memories of the times that we spent together. Our family/friends trip to Williamsburg won't be the same this year without Nessa who is now haviing a blessed time in the presence of JESUS. Deanna and Brittany, carry on your wonderful Mother's legacy and live your years as GODLY women. Love to all of the family. Dee

Vanessa was one the first people I met 19 months ago when my cancer returned & I had to go back on chemo..I was very depressed & remember saying to her that I just didn't think I could do this for 9 years like she had been..She took my hand & looked me in the eyes & said "You will if you want to live"...That day she taught me to fight, to have faith & for that she will always hold a very special place in my heart..Her beautiful smile will be deeply missed by The Wednesday Girls but her spirit will surround us as we continue our journey & battle this thing called Breast Cancer...
I feel very blessed to call her Friend...
Mary Beth Hardesty

To my love Vanessa I loved you when we were children and we had so much fun. Some day I'll meet you and we can play all day and we want have to worry about the street lights coming on. Take your rest and I will see you in the morning. Friends Forever

Carmen Sawyers

Deanna, Brittany and family members:
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May her fond memories, inspiration and loving spirit bring you comfort.
In Christian love,

I new Vanessa as a joyous and beautiful child and as a one of a kind lady. I will cherish the memory of her forever. I will miss you 'nessa.

To Vanessa's Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. I have known Vanessa for years on a light basis. She was always cheerful to me and upbeat. I will miss her smile whenever I would see her. God Bless.

Thompson & Stevenson Family:

You are in our thoughts and prayer during this time of sorrow.

Shelia and family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Trust and believe that God does no wrong and he has another beautiful Angel in his garden.

To Vanessa's daughters and other family members:

Vanessa was a beautiful person with an equally beautiful spirit. She lives in each of you; cherish your fond memories of her and believe she is no longer in pain, no longer suffering and resting with her heavenly Father.
In Christian Love,

I didn't know Vanessa very long and only in a customer service interaction. I was employed at Greenbrier Lighting when I ment her and she was the sweetest person, I always enjoyed when she came in to search for her lighting for her home she was remodeling. She was always a pleasure to talk with. I konw she is with the Lord and smiling down on her family.

L'Lisa Bush

Vanessa, I will truly miss you... You were a very special person! Strong, gifted, talented and Godly!!! Our many conversations about everything under the sun as I worked for you will not be forgotten. Rest well in the bosom of our God! Thanks for allowing our paths to cross. Francis

Cuz, you will surely be missed. You were a very brave person who kept this terrible disease at bay for a very long time. Well, you are at peace now. I know you and Aunt Clara are smiling and laughing again. Deanna and Brittany, I'm sorry that your mom is no longer with you, but take comfort in knowing that she is in your hearts and minds forever. Love You, Jan

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

PSALM 30:5B, SAYS. WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT, BUT JOY COMETH IN THE MORNING. WE MORNED WITH YOU IN YOUR LOST, BUT WE WHO KNOW CHRIST JESUS REJOICE IN HEAVENS GAINED. THEREFORE WE REMEMBER THE SWEET VIBRANT PERSON VANESSA WAS AND EXTEND TO THE WHOLE FAMILY OUR HEART FELT SYMPATHY. WILLIAM, BRENDA, ZACHARY & DOROTHY SCOTT

To Deanna and Brittany, you both know that our family loved your Mother dearly. We were more than just neighbors but good friends too. You two were indeed the best daughters a Mother could have and she was always extermely proud of you both. Follow her lead as a Christian woman and honor God in all that you do. I will miss her here but know that I will see her when I get to Heaven. Love Brenda, William, Zack & Dorothy Scott.

I heard her laughter,
I saw her tears,
I witnessed her pain,
I saw her peace and joy being her strength,
I saw her enemy try to attack her,
I saw her faith arise and her enemies were scattered,
I saw the love she had for all humanity, and her faithfulness in studying the Word of God and in His service.
She won the victory in this battle.
She is resting and enjoying the presence of the Lord.

Your sister in the Spirit,
Francyne Spivey

You will be truly missed. Your love, kindness, friendship and love for the Lord was our inspiration. Our Love and prayers to all of your family. We Love you Vanessa. Mike, Davina, Mickayla, and Kaitlyn