Vanessa R. Williams, age 61, of Columbia, MO passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020. A visitation will be held Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm followed by a private funeral service for the family at 2:00 pm, both at Memorial Funeral Home, Columbia, MO. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Columbia, MO. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we ask for your understanding and cooperation in our efforts to keep our families and staff safe. Masks are required inside the building and we ask that you observe social distancing throughout the building.
Vanessa was born January 30, 1959 in Columbia, MO to Elmer and Helen Acton. She is survived by her husband Bob Williams, her three children, Jessica Bock, Morgen Tune, and Billy Tune, and her two stepdaughters Kristy Hampton and Rebecca Williams. Her loving father Elmer Acton, her siblings, Teresa Nelson, and Elmer Acton, Jr. will also miss her. She was lucky enough to have ten wonderful grandchildren and step-grandchildren, Alyssa, Jacob, Stella, Madisyn, Richard, Jaxin, Brody, Mitchell, Will, and Colt that love her and will remember her well. One great-grandchild, Sebastian, will also remember her fondly in the coming years.
Vanessa was a passionate lover of life, beauty, and nature. She loved her family, cooking, caring, and shopping for us all. She will be remembered by all that she loved for her wonderful cookies, smile, and zest for life. She was like a lovely butterfly fluttering by with love and kisses. Her husband will best remember her as, "his little Indian girl," his best friend, and the love of his life.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Vanessa's memory to the Freedom of Road Riders Organization, Local 13 out of Mexico, MO, in care of Memorial Funeral Home.
