Vanessa Dale (Brawley) Thomas, 67, of Leonard St., Mooresville, NC, departed this earthly life on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC. She was born June 19, 1955, in Cabarrus County to the late Robert Lee Brawley and the late Ola Mae Sims Brawley.
Vanessa was educated in the Rowan County School System and was a graduate of RCCC. She was formerly employed as a CNA with several nursing homes. Vanessa was a member Rose Hill Baptist Church.
Services will be held on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Clark Funeral Home Chapel, 923 Indiana St., Kannapolis, NC 28083. Visitation will be 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM; with funeral services at 2:00 PM. A burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Ernest Williams; two nephews, Kenneth Williams, Terry Wilson; her fiancé, Ricky Ford.
Those left to carry on her legacy include her two daughters, Constance Thomas of the home, Nekeisha Thomas of Harrisburg, NC; five grandchildren, Bryce, Alyssa, Ahmad, Amahgia, Maritza; three great-grandchildren, Xander, Ayden, Paisley; two sisters, Nancy Houston of Kannapolis, NC, Sarah Jackson (Vernon) of Chesapeake, VA; two brothers, Robert L. Brawley (Yolonda) of Charlotte, NC, Richard McKinley of Kannapolis, NC; three best friends, Linda Little, Quilla Hollis, Minnie Byers and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Due to Covid-19 Masks are appreciated if worn to all services.
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