My sister Vanessa was a beautiful person who touched so many lives. She was a devoted mother to her two daughters, Hannah (8) and Jezebel (7), and loved them with all her heart. Vanessa was always sweet and kind, nurturing not only her own children but also many others in our community. Her caring nature led her to become a medical assistant, where she helped countless people and made a lasting impact. She was truly loved by many and will be deeply missed.

Vanessa was only 38 years old when she passed away so suddenly. She went into the hospital for what we thought were gallstones, but it turned out her liver and kidneys were failing. The doctors tried everything they could, but she was with us for less than a month before she passed. Our family is heartbroken and struggling to come to terms with this loss. We are all on a fixed income, and the unexpected funeral expenses are more than we can manage on our own.

We need help to pay for funeral expenses—anything you can do will help us out tremendously during this difficult time. We're depending on friends and family in our time of need. Please give from your heart as Vanessa would. God bless you all.