Roll Call Tribute

aCremation obituary
325 North St. Paul Street #3100
Dallas, TX 75201

"I have to believe the greater tragedy here is if you had never had one another." -K.G. S.M.L. - I literally ran into her in the hallway. This was the first time I met my beautiful Vanessa. I was intrigued from the moment I laid eyes. My darling Vanessa, I already miss you so much. You were the love of my life something I will never forget. We created so much beauty together. The most amazing mother in the history of mother-ism! I'm so sorry I did not have enough time to make all of your dreams happen, although we shared so many wonderful memories. I smile every day knowing that you're up there watching me and the boys. I sure hope they serve beignets up there or there will be hell to pay! There will always be a reserved seat at Cafe Du Monde. J.V.S. - All of you know my mom as Vanessa Lee Vance, a lawyer, business woman, and friend. She would've done anything for any of us if it was in her power. She was always there for me, no matter the time or place. Even if I had done something wrong she was still there. It was a way she showed her love, by being there, talking to you, and being funny when you needed it. She would do things to try to embarrass me cause she thought it was funny... or as she would say, "just keepin' it real boo!" To me, she was a best friend, and one of the most influential people in my life. She showed power, independence, strength, courage, persistence, and love. She may be one of the most unknown successful women of her time. Yet, she still knew how to be a mom, the best mom I could've ever asked for. It is hard to not have her here physically with us anymore, but I know how she wanted to be honored. She told me to keep my head up and keep pushing forward. It is the only thing we can do. As much as I wish I could hear her voice or see her or hug her again, I know that she is everywhere with me in my mind and heart. Whether I am with my family, or listening to James Taylor, or eating a double doozie... I know she is here watching me and the rest of us. She was my mother and at that she was the best, but she was also my best friend. I love you, always and forever. J.V.L. - Vanessa Vance was the best mom I've ever known. She was fair, kind, honest, trustworthy, and most of all the best mom someone could wish for. She was there when I was hurt and needed healing and although she wasn't there for a bit because of breast cancer, I will always know she loved me with all her heart and will always be watching over me in sickness and health and she will always in my heart be the best mom ever! My best friend, my partner, mom of the century "Kind, compassionate, soulful, breezy, intuitive, intriguing, brilliant, just plain Vanessa" -S.L. Husband: Stephen Michael Laney Sons: Jake Vance Sandoval & Jack Vance Laney Parents: Jonnye Lynn Vance & Victoria Rose McFarlain Vance Maternal grandparents: Rose Lee and Elmo McFarlain and Frank Allgood Paternal grandparents: Mary Ann and Dorese Vance and W. D. Smith Uncles: David McFarlain and Donnye Vance Devoted pet: Elizabeth Pearl Sandoval Laney Born Aug 21st, 1968 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Tx. The nurses crowned her the most beautiful baby in the nursery. From that moment she was mature, opinionated, and always ready to stand up for the under dog. Highly intelligent she excelled at anything she tried; graduating 4th in her class at BCP, in 1986 with an avg of 4.61. She was Captain of the Drill Team, the only female Academic Decathlon team member and President of Anchor Club. Vanessa attended A&M in 1986. There she majored in Biology with Minors in Spanish and English; graduating in only three years in 1989. Vanessa was accepted to UT-San Antonio Medical School but decided to attend South Texas School of Law graduating again in three years. She was named as one of the top 400 trial attorneys in the US. Vendor at Marburger in Round Top, Tx. Owner of Initials Gifts and Monogramming in Houston, Tx. Caring daughter, grand daughter, wife, friend and exceptional mother to Jake and Jack. We will miss you always.