Missionary Vanessa Grace of High Point, NC, departed this earthly life on January 24, 2025, at her home at the age of 68 years old. She was born in High Point, NC, a daughter of the late Mr. Willie and Mrs. Sarah Saunders. She was preceded in death by her brother, Garrick Foster, her sister, Roberta Chadmon, and her sister Ruthie Mae Hemphill.
Missionary Vanessa Grace was holy. She was a true soldier in the army of the Lord. A royal heir of The Kingdom of Yahweh, the Great I Am! She was a devoted member of The Redeemed Church of Christ. She was a woman of Godβs standards who exemplified righteousness. She was a devout, loving, loyal and protective wife, mother and friend. Family was everything to her. She taught her daughters to put God first in everything, always stick together, charity starts at home and second to God- family first, no matter what! She was a mentor, a true friend and a magnet of joy, light, love and strength. She was loved by so many. She left an imprint on everyone who was blessed to have her in their life. She was honorary. She WILL remain the glue, the heart and the rock of our family. Missionary Vanessa Grace will always be remembered with loving thoughts, which will always live in our hearts.
Those left to cherish her memories are, her husband, Kenneth Grace of High Point, NC; four daughters, Tanika (Joseph) Clark of High Point, NC; Takina Grace of High Point, NC; Tonika Lytch of High Point, NC; Twanetta Grace of High Point, NC; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; her sister, Donzella Foster of High Point, NC; three special sisters-in-law, Felisha Gray of High Point, NC; Faye Bailey of High Point, NC; Kathy Grace of High Point, NC; two special friends, Kristina Dungee of High Point, NC; Loretta Coleman of High Point, NC; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at Solid Rock Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Guil-Rand Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from 11:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
Vanessa was one of the best friends I ever have. She was always there when you needed her just to talk or laugh. We've been friends for over 30 years. I love her so much. She will be missed every day a lot of days when I come from work driving down the road we talk maybe an hour when I drive in my driveway I will sit and talk. I love Vanessa so much and she will be so missed in my heart in my walk. She was God's gift. She always love God and talk about him all the time she loved her children she cherished her grandkids and a great grands. She was a wonderful mother friend grandmother all I can say is she will always be missed, and I know that she has a home in heaven, and I know God will take good care of her so Vanessa Take your rest because we love you but we know God love you, Best Margarett
Extending my deepest condolences to the Grace family. Continued prayers for you all. Sleep in peace my friend.
Vanessa, you will truly be missed, I remember so many family memories we shared, but most importantly I remember how much you never changed you were always humble and I loved you for that. I know that on Last Friday when God went to the garden to pick a flower he pick one of the beautiful one in the garden. Cousin I will always have you in my heart. Rest in peace until we meet again. The angles in heaven are rejoicing. Tell all our family hello (Saunders). Love You Debra Townsend Dawkins
To the family, may you find comfort in knowing others care. We're sending our Heartfelt Condolences to you all. May God continue to bless you. Tammie and Kevin Steele
LET GOD be a becon of love and hope at this sad time.I have wonderful memories that I will hold dear to my heart forever. my condolences.
May God grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time; may He comfort and love you. Prayers are with you always!
Kenny, I am sorry for your loss! Condolences and prayers to you, your children and family! They say, God don't put on you no more than you can handle! It's hard now and you wonder why! It will get easier as the days go by! Believe me I kind of understand! I went to my wife's gravesite today and it has been over ten years and I still cannot believe it! But again it will get easier! God bless you and your family! May she now RIP!ππ½ππ
Praying for the Grace Family From the Witherspoon Family ππ
I was the sympathy from Gloria Robin little to the grace family sorry for your loss
I was the sympathy from Gloria Robin little to the grace family sorry for your loss
May the Grace family find peace and comfort during this time. Vanessa surely will be missed by many but not more than by her kids! Vanessa was a great Mother to all that came into her presence. The McDonald days were some of the best! Rest easy my friend rest easy!
No one else can truly feel the sorrow that you bear,But may it help somehow today to know that others care..and may it help to ease your loss and bring some comfort,too,To know that many thoughts are there in sympathy with you.Vanessa was a special true friend I will miss her dearly.She has been called home to a wonderful place of love and light where there is no pain,no sorrow. RIP Vanessa
Sending condolences to my family Vanessa was a loving and caring daughter, mother,sister, grandmother and friends to everyone...I will never forget that sweet beautiful smile...I'm asking God to wrap his arms around my family give them strength and comfort during this time...love yall β€οΈ
There are so many memories of my sweet dear friend but most importantly, Vanessa was sweet and true friend. Rest well my friend until we meet again. Love, Kathy Pickenpack
My sincere condolences to the Grace family, on the loss of your loved one. My mind takes me back when Vanessa and I were kids growing up in the Harrison Street area. There were so many children from the Daniel Brooks and Harrison Street area, and we had so much fun. One of my favorite group of people I loved playing with was Vanessa and her cousins. Vanessa was always sweet and humble. Some people you never forget and Vanessa will never be forgotten. May God give the family peace.
Rest In Peace Vanessa ποΈποΈποΈ
I will truly miss my friend but I know that she is now an angel who has gained her wings love you Van Rest In Peaceπ’ππ Sherlina Pickenpack & Family
Auntie is/was a great strength to and for me when I needed it. With great spiritual words of encouragement. Auntie has completed her race and I do believe she is in that great place singing her heavenly song..I love you dearly and I miss our talks and txt. Wear Your Crown Queen ποΈποΈποΈ You are deeply missed ππππΎππΎ
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