Vanessa Davis Sanders

Vanessa Davis Sanders, a beacon of love, generosity, loyalty, and resilience, was born on the 11th of October, 1958 in New Orleans, LA, USA. She was a warm spirit who carried the vibrant energy of New Orleans within her like a melody. Vanessa had an incredible ability to create an atmosphere of love and happiness wherever she went, filling every room with the melodies of her laughter and the rhythms of her kindness. As Maya Angelou beautifully said, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” This was the essence of Vanessa; she touched lives and made hearts sing with her benevolent spirit.

Vanessa found joy in the simple things, in every shared meal, every hearty laugh, every warm hug. There was a resilience in her spirit, a strength that shone through in the life she built for her family. Her children, Steven and Ashley Sanders, were the center of her universe. Vanessa was a constant source of love and support for them. She was preceded in death by her parents, L.C. and Angelene Davis, and her brother, James Davis, who instilled in her the values of love, loyalty, and resilience that defined her life. She will be missed by her sisters, Joyce Shorts and Barbara Bright, as well as her loving nieces, nephews and grandchildren to carry on her legacy.

The Graveside Committal Service for Vanessa will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 10:30 AM CDT at the Restlawn Park Cemetery and Mausoleum located at 3540 U.S. 90, Avondale, Louisiana, 70094. As we gather to celebrate and remember Vanessa, we are reminded of the quote from the great poet Rumi, "Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul there is no such thing as separation." Vanessa’s spirit, love, and resilience will continue to live on in the hearts of all those she touched.

We invite all those who knew Vanessa to share their memories and photographs on her memorial page. Each memory shared is a testament to the beautiful life she led, a life filled with love, generosity, and resilience. Let us come together to celebrate Vanessa Davis Sanders, a woman who truly knew how to make hearts sing.

Final care and professional services entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052.

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