Vanessa Rose Le Day's Obituary
A Time To Be Born
Vanessa Rose LeDay was a woman of different names. Granny to those that know. Sexy rose to others. Grandnana and Nana to her grandbabies which she adored most. Vanessa LeDay was born to Lacia Bullard and the late Robert Bullard on August 17th 1961 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Her parents relocated to National City when she was young. Her siblings include Robert (Bobby) Bullard, Roxanne Clipper, Gerry Bullard and the late Curtis Bullard.
As An Adult, Her Rooted Journey
Vanessa went to Sweetwater High School. She went on to study to be a nurse assistant/ caregiver and also got her cosmetology license. She met the love of her life the late Thomas LeDay when his family moved in next door to her. She went on to have 4 children the Venasha Jones, Laisha LeDay, Thomas LeDay and Jonathon LeDay. Vanessa was blessed to have three more additions to the family James Jones (Son-in-law), Kenneth Hammond (son-in-law), and Ciera LeDay (daughter-in-law), which blessed Vanessa with five beautiful grandchildren Asia Jones, James Jones Jr, Kenisha Hammond, Cailee LeDay and Caliyah LeDay.
Throughout her adulthood Vanessa touched many people's lives. Vanessa had the ability to care in a way that made you feel like you were a part of her family after meeting her for the first time. She also touched many people's lives doing what she loved which was singing and dancing. As a caregiver, she was known to often sing to her patients. She loved music and especially loved the piano. She loved art and drawing. She loves helping other, she often volunteered to assist in feeding people in the community. She also enjoyed being a hairdresser as well and had her own salon for a while.
A Time To Answer His Call
On her birthday, Thursday August 17th, 2003, God called his daughter Vanessa home. Her beautiful soul departed her family and friends at 4:41 PM at UCSD La Jolla Hospital. This was a full circle of life. She was at peace and looked like a beautiful angel resting on her last day. Vanessa left her earthly life, it's cares, it's material things and most of all her medical diagnosis. She is finally with the doctor of all doctors. She was loved by her family and friends but God loved her best. As she takes her rest and reward, she leaves many family and friends who will forever treasure her love and kindness. We will all truly miss her.
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