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She was also involved with Sisters for a proceeded in death by her grandmother,
Cure, ABCD, and various breast cancer Elizabeth Lawrence, her grandfather,
mentoring programs to support newly Reverend Arthur Lawrence, and brother,
diagnosed women. One of her proudest Tyrone Lawrence.
moments was her figurative fight against Vanessa leaves to cherish her beloved
cancer in the 29 Eleven Fight Like A Girl father, Paul Fair; mother, Charlotte Jane
competition in 2015. Lawrence; husband, Michael Anthony
Vanessa was a strong prayer warrior, Simmons; son, Travis Aaron Easley;
faithful servant, and mentor who led with stepsons, Octavius, Xavier and Zachariah
expectation, grace, style, and dignity. Simmons; step-grandchildren; aunts,
Vanessa’s cancer journey began in Vanette Laird and Deloris McCoppin;
2009 when she was first diagnosed with uncle, Doctor C. Edward Lawrence;
breast cancer. Unfortunately, the cancer aunts, Gloria Lawrence and Diane
spread in 2016. Vanessa’s poised position Hampton; half-sisters, Paula Roberson,
continued through her transition. She Joy Woodley; half-brother, Paul Fair Jr,
never complained and never questioned nieces, nephews, cousins, other beloved
why she was experiencing such a battle. family, and special sister friends.
She gracefully withstood the pain and Our dear sister, Vanessa, will be missed
fought until the end. by all who knew her. She lived a long life
Vanessa Joy Simmons departed this life dedicated to the Lord, and her memory
on Monday, March 23, 2020. She was will forever be in our hearts.
