Obituary
Ms. Vanessa Lynn Mason, affectionately known as "Mouse" was born in Richmond VA, on February 28, 1971 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Jerome and Valnora Mason. After a courageous battle with breast cancer, she departed this world on November 26, 2021 to enter a better one.
Vanessa was the youngest of eight children. She grew up in Petersburg, VA "on the waterfront" where she attended Jackson Elementary School, Peabody Middle School and Petersburg High School. She spent over a decade employed as a security guard for Allied Barton /Allied Universal until she fell ill to breast cancer in 2019.
Vanessa was a very, very strong, caring and outspoken woman. She was a woman of God and loved the Lord. She was always there for her family and friends. Vanessa was the one to call if anyone was in need of advice or the truth. One thing about Ms. Vanessa - she gave you the truth and the real no matter the situation. And she ain't take no mess! Vanessa loved spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends. She enjoyed going to the casino, playing cards, online shopping, and watching the iD channel. Vanessa LOVED listening to Teddy Pendergrass but she tuned in every Sunday morning to her favorite gospel station.
Vanessa was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Mrs. Mary Francis Rawlings, Ms. Madeline Mason, Mrs. Ernell Crittendon and Ms. Crystal Mason; her only brother, Mr. Henry Mason; and grandson, JeSire Roney.
Vanessa leaves behind three children, Mr. Delvonco Mason of Prince George, VA, Ms. Tyshekia Mason (Justin) of Dinwiddie VA, and Ms. Stan-Dreka Mason of Prince George, VA; eight grandchildren, JeNaija Mason, Akayvion Drew, Keymani Winfield, Akaija Mason, JeSiere Roney, Bentley McDaniel, Zuko McDaniel and Ja’Si Mason; two sisters Mrs. Lucille Coleman (Gerald) of Chesterfield, VA and Mrs. Martha Burton (Garland) Prince George, VA.; a very devoted longtime friend, Lurancie Morris; and a long cherished list of devoted nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends who will truly miss her.
Vanessa is now at peace and can finally rest but her spirit and name will never be forgotten.
Celebration of life services for Ms. Vanessa Lynn Mason will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Mount Minnis Cemetery, 15151 Woods Edge Rd. Chester, Virginia with Pastor Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., eulogist, officiating.
A public viewing will be held Friday, December 3, 2021 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment- Petersburg Va.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the residence of her niece, Sheree T. Crittendon 823 Youngs Ave. Petersburg, VA.
Relatives and friends are asked to assemble at the residence at 2:00pm on the day of the service.
Service may be viewed by Live Stream at https://www.jldodsonandsons.com/LiveStream
Masks are required at all visitations and services. All attendees are also asked to follow social distancing guidelines.
Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia 23803, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, (804) 732-5959. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com “Our Family Servicing Your Family”
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