Vanessa L. McMiller

Vanessa Laverne McMiller with great sadness has unexpectedly passed on Monday, January 31, 2022 at the age of 68. Vanessa was born on November 26, 1953 in South Carolina to Charolette McBroom & Romes McMiller Sr. She moved to Jackson, MI at a very young age. Where she helped raise her siblings and then raised 6 kids of her own. Vanessa was a social butterfly enjoying life to its fullest from the family cookouts, birthdays and any reason to dance with that one arm out. Vanessa was the life of the party. Everybody knew when she arrived and was in the room. Vanessa cared about all people, generation after generation has stayed at her home, her caring spirit to friends & family in need changed & saved lives! She had just recently began to travel and see new things with her sisters and loved every moment. Vanessa's doors were always open just like her heart. Just don’t forget to take off your shoes & don’t talk to her during her soap operas! If you had the pleasure of knowing her, it’s "Grandmother” and she's all about her Grandchildren they were the joys of her life. She will be missed!!!

Vanessa was the pillar of the family, who is cherished by five sisters, Carolyn McMiller, Bobbinett “Edward” WestBrooke, Ronita “Clarence” Morrow, Cheryl McMiller, Evette Ballard and one Brother Romes McMiller Jr. Loved by six children, Cathy Johnson, Terry Murray, Melissa Murray, Jameen Turner, Mattie Turner and Johnny Turner. “Grandmother” will never be forgotten with 21 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren that were the joy of her heart. Special mention James “Grumpy" Turner, Debbie Turner, Elaine Surratt, Christine Anderson and Anthony Davis. Vanessa's spirit will live on through generations.

"If my parting has left a void then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a hug, a kiss. Do not burden yourselves in sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow! My life has been full, I've lived it to the fullest, good friends and great times. Perhaps my time seemed all to brief, but I'm happy and at peace so celebrate me. Lift your heads up, share stories and memories. Most importantly cherish every moment. Love you all". - Vanessa