Our dearest and beloved Vanessa “Nessa” Onyirimba peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 5, 2023.
Vanessa was born in Norfolk, VA on December 3, 1953, to the late Horace C. and Addie Marie Spiers. She was also preceded by one brother, Joseph Spiers, and one sister Theresa Mebane. Vanessa served as a member of Freedom C.O.G.I.C and later joined Bethlehem Baptist Church in Norfolk, VA where she served on the Usher Board Ministry. Vanessa was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. She attended Norfolk State University where she studied Business Administration and Management. She completed the Norfolk Police Department Citizen Academy Program. She was previously employed with Norfolk Sentara Health & Rehabilitation Center as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) before starting her own business as a Private Duty Nurse. She was known for her kind heart and desired to make you laugh whenever in her presence. Those who know her would say she was very feisty but caring and loved to have fun. She was a die-hard football fan, who cherished her Pittsburgh Steelers and loved playing weekly B.I.N.G.O. as well as being a member of the South Norfolk VA Moose Lodge 464 Chapter 947. Vanessa was known as “The Life Of The Party”. She was a dedicated member of the Seniors In Motion line dancing team where dancing was her passion.
Vanessa was known to be the most loving and dearest mother and grandmother. Her undying love was for her four granddaughters DiZiyah Smith, Destiny Smith, Zolayah Smith, and Zareah Smith, whom she would do anything to put a smile on their faces. Vanessa leaves to cherish her memories, one daughter, LaShawnta “Shadae” Onyirimba-Robinson (Maurice) and one son, Shawn D. Spiers (Carol) four sisters Paulette Coley (Ernest), Bernette James (Billy), Josephine Spiers, and April Long (David). Her lasting memories will also remain in the hearts of a host of loving nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation for every act of kindness and support extended to us during the passing of our loved one. Vanessa was loved and admired by all and will be deeply missed.
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Frances Dixon says
November 15, 2023 at 9:16 amI am sad to hear about Vanessa and very shocked
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Shadae Onyirimba says
November 15, 2023 at 10:56 amI will miss you mommy!❤️ You will be forever in my heart! I will continue to try my best to make you proud! Thank you for being such a wonderful mother and an outstanding grandmother! I don’t know where we would be without out you! You have been with me every step of the way please continue to guide me through life! My beautiful angel Rest peacefully 🕊️
Shawn Spiers says
November 15, 2023 at 8:13 pmYou will be missed…I will continue to make you proud… I love you, your Son
Shawn Spiers says
November 15, 2023 at 8:15 pmYou will be missed…I will continue to make you proud… I love you, your Son❤️
Mrs Millicent Collins says
November 15, 2023 at 10:37 pmTo: The Family of the Late Mrs.Vanessa Onyirimba This is really a shock to me I thank God for the many years we shared together having church service at the various nursing homes, visiting my church on family and friends day and playing bingo together I knew your Mom before she had any of her beautiful grandkids Vanessa always talk about her family. Weeping May Endure for a Night!! But Hopefully One Day,Joy will come again.
Kim Butt, South Norfolk WOTM #947 says
November 16, 2023 at 11:09 amRest well friend. I know you will keep them laughing in Heaven. God only calls us when He’s ready for us and he needs your smile now. His plan for you will be wonderful! We will miss you.
Felecia says
November 16, 2023 at 6:13 pmYou will be missed. I remember when I first met you at BINGO we were sitting at the same table that night. We started a conversation and I was telling you about slots and you asked, me where are that at? I said, right up the street it’s on sparrow Road. I them asked, would you like to follow me up there. We have been hanging out there and other little slot places and bingo ever since then.
Felecia Hall says
November 16, 2023 at 6:14 pmYou will be missed. I remember when I first met you at BINGO we were sitting at the same table that night. We started a conversation and I was telling you about slots and you asked, me where are that at? I said, right up the street it’s on sparrow Road. I them asked, would you like to follow me up there. We have been hanging out there and other little slot places and bingo ever since then.
Deborah D Sheffield says
November 16, 2023 at 10:38 pmVanessa I was shocked and saddened by your death. We were good dispatchers when we worked together. Family I am so sorry for your loss.
Ruth Brown says
November 17, 2023 at 1:28 pmRest Peacefully Vanessa,you Earned Your Wings🕊. Fly High and Continue to watch over Shade (Reese)and your Beautiful Granddaughters,You Will be Truly Miss Rest in Eternal Peace Love You💛🕊💛🕊💛🕊
Wilhemina Boone says
November 18, 2023 at 2:11 pmCondolences to the family. Vanessa take your rest. You will be missed.
Carol Mann-Dolberry says
November 18, 2023 at 3:18 pmMy heart was broken when I learned of your passing. You were an awesome friend and you will be sorely missed. As a believer, I am certain that you have gained your Heavenly Reward of Eternal Life. I love you, Vanessa ONYIRIMBA-Spiers!! I’ve just gained another guardian angel…