Mrs. Vanessa Louise Williams-Bedford

WILLIAMS-BEDFORD, Mrs. Vanessa Louise - Age 57, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at University of Michigan Medical Center, Detroit, MI. Family hour 10:00 AM Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Christ The Rock Apostolic Church, 1102 W. Hemphill Rd., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM Bishop Wilbert Reed, officiating. Interment Gracelawn Cemetery, 5710 N. Saginaw St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:00 AM Saturday. Vanessa Louise “Nessa” Williams-Bedford This momentous occasion bring us all together to take part in the remembrance of the life of Sister Vanessa Louise (Williams) Bedford. As we reflect on the precious testimony of her journey. Vanessa was born on May 19, 1965 in Flint, Michigan to Deacon Henry and Sis. Cora Mae Williams. To all that knew her, she was fondly greeted by family and friends as "Nessa.” At a early age Vanessa answered the call and was baptized in Jesus name and filled with the precious gift of the Holy Ghost at Bethlehem Temple Church according to Acts 2:38. Later, she was a proud graduate of Northwestern High School in 1983. Years later she was united in Holy Matrimony, from this union came her two children Ebony L. Hall and Cyrus N. Bedford and the legacy of two grandchildren who she showered with unconditional love. She was excited to achieve her Associate Degree in Cosmetology from Mott Community College with 3.5 gpa in 2014. She loved life, loved God and serving his people. She loved cooking, floral arrangement, shopping, traveling, and the most precious time was spent dotting over her grandchildren. Throughout her life she served the Lord with gladness (Psalms 100:2) as she offered faithful service at Bethlehem Temple Church, Southeast Christian Church, and Christ the Rock Apostolic Church. Vanessa would be found singing in the choir, serving as an usher, and preparing dinner in the Fellowship Hall as well as decorating the House of the Lord. She would be joyfully teaching the children in her Sunday School class this were her passion. She loved the Lord with all her heart, soul, strength, and mind. (Luke 10:27). But, most of all she was a “Praiser,” she enjoyed singing the praises of God both in and outside of church. Vanessa had an entrepreneurial spirit. After graduating from Mott Community College, she put her skills to use specializing in braids as well as nails services, from her home. She was also a hard worker but, never missed an opportunity to plant a seed for Christ. She was proudly employed as Food Service Assistant at both Turie T. Small Elementary School serving the children, and Bethune-Cookman University of Daytona Beach, Florida as a Food Service Assistant in charge of feeding the football teams. After returning to Flint, Michigan she was employed as a Food Service Assistant for the Flint Board of Education (School of Choice). She then gained employment as a compassionate Home Care Aid with Blessing Caregivers, and Vlassic Pickles Factory as a Line Topper among other duties. In closing, as we reminisce, simply remember her bright smile, her enthusiastic voice that she raised in praise and worship, her spontaneous spirit; full of love and kindness will be forever cherished. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous judge shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing. 2 Timothy 4:8… Sister Vanessa Louise Williams-Bedford leaves to cherish the wonderful times shared with her 2 children: Ebony (LaSweece) Hall and Cyrus (Nathaniel) Bedford, 2 grandchildren Heaven (LaSweece) and Noah (Henry) Hall; 2 sisters: Rose (Marie) and Bethany Williams; 3 brothers: Gideon Williams, Mark (Anthony) and Benjamin (Lee), all of Flint Michigan. 1 Niece: Michelle Williams, 2 Nephews: Jeffrey Williams and Christopher Williams; 1 aunt: Thelma May; 1 uncle: W.C. Williams; 14 cousins: Mary Nell (Larry) Walker, Cherry Walker of Illinois; Laketra Hagler, Koryana (Julius) Ramey, Bakea (Sam) Booker, Markshawn (Trina) Williams, Codeona (Dexter) Johnson, Lenia Williams, Marguerite (LySander) Booker; Sarah Wilson, Miasha Wilson, James Wilson, Jr., Tamika Wilson, and Amyre Smith and a host of cousins. She was proceeded in death by parents: Deacon Henry and Cora Mae Williams; and 1 brother: Deacon Wendell S. Williams; 3 cousins: Willie (LeMan) Williams, Lucille, (Nan) Williams, and Elijah Williams; and 1 sister-in-law: Minister Linetta Williams. The family would like to express special thanks to: Bishop Wilbert (Betty) Reed Jr. and the entire church family; Suffragan Bishop Kenneth M. (Juliet) Brown, Sr., and church family; Sis. Joanne Tucker, Evangelist Sallie Brooks, Sis. Brenda Shellman, Elder Darryl Pettway, Bro. Gary & Evangelist Darl Stanick, Evangelist Aileen Spence, Sis. Laketra Hagler, and Sis. Maggie Jackson, Marguetite (LySander) Booker, Silvia Teamer and the doctors and staff at McClaren; Henry Ford Hospital, and University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Michigan, and the staff at Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home. Lovingly submitted by, Evangelist Darl Stanick, Sis. Ebony Hall, and Sis. Bethany Williams

Mrs. Vanessa Louise Williams-Bedford

May 19, 1965 - December 28, 2022