Vanessa Marie Moore, 61, of Carthage, Arkansas, was born August 25, 1959, the daughter of the late Henrietta Moore and Lonnie Smith, and Nannie (Moore) and Joe Patillo. She answered the call and departed this life to reside in the arms of the Lord on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Vanessa graduated from Mount Union Area High School, Class of Douglas attended and graduated from Captain Jack High School, Mount Union Class of 1978. Following graduation, Vanessa returned to Carthage and built a family with her life-long partner and childhood sweetheart, Ray Oakley. They were together for 44 years. Vanessa is survived by her companion Ray, children Michelle (Corey Lea) Oakley and Michael Oakley of Malvern, Arkansas and stepson Maurice (Princeton) Oakley of Fordyce, Arkansas;; siblings Evelyn Moore of Malvern, Arkansas; Angela (Tony) McMillan of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Trudy (Douglas) Warner, of Hot Springs; Chris Cooper (Sanya) of Las Vegas, Nevada; Gregory Smith, Danita Smith, Regina Carter, Marilyn Smith, Sharon Jameson and Lana Moore, all from Los Angeles, California; aunts Odelia Locke, Malvern, Arkansas and Nancy Moore, Fayetteville, North Carolina;12 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by daughter Erica Moore, son Ray Lamont Moore (Tiffany); and one brother, Fred Cooper. Vanessas beautiful smile would light up the world and anyone in her presence. She had a heart of gold that always radiated goodness and kindness especially to her cherished family and friends. My grandma was like a mother to me when my mother died. She got me everything I ever needed even when she knew it was too much. She always checked on me. I know that she would want me to keep going. Even though shes gone, she will always be remembered by me, said Jr. Her best friends Arthur House, Tanya Leverett and Catherine Smith will miss her dearly.

WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME

When tomorrow starts without me And Im not here to see If the sun should rise and find your eyes All filled with tears for me I wish you wouldnt cry The Way you did today While thinking of the many things We did not get to say I know how much you love me As much as I love you Each time that you think of me I know you will miss me too When tomorrow starts with out me Please try to understand That an angel came and called my name And took me by the hand The angel said my place was ready In heaven far above And That I would have to leave behind All those I Dearly Love But When I walked through Heavens Gates I felt so much at home When GOD looked down and smiled at me From his golden throne He said This Is Eternity And All I promised you Today for life on earth is done But Here it starts a new I promise no tomorrow For today will always last And Since each days the exact same way There is no longing for the past So When Tomorrow starts without me Do not think were apart For every time you think of me Remember Im right here in your hear

Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors

" The Epitome of Service "

Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel

Friday, August 27, 2021

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 413 West Page Avenue Malvern, ARKANSAS 72104 Graveside Service

Perla Gate Cemetery

Saturday, August 28, 2021

12:00 PM 0 Perla Gate Perla, AR 72104