Vanessa Harless

Obituary of Vanessa Fairway Bryant Harless

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Vanessa Fairway Bryant Harless of Combs Addition, WV Vanessa Fairway Bryant Harless, age 60, of Combs Addition, WV went to be with the Lord on Wednesday August 18th, 2021. She was in peace at her place of home when she passed after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born on October 11, 1960, in Welch, the daughter of Guy Edward Bryant and Anita Slone Bryant of Davin. Preceding her in death are her siblings, Linda Adkins and Mary Linville, nephews, Gregory Elkins, David Venton Wyatt, and Guy Anthony Gibson; niece, Aimee Bryant; and brothers-in-law, Orville Gibson and Freddy Joe Adkins. She was a home maker and a graduate of Man High School. Vanessa was a member of Mallory Church of God while growing up and continued her relationship with God through singing gospel music with the Harless Family for many years. She was an inspiration with her lighthearted joking and joyful demeanor as she constantly reminded those around her to enjoy the present moment. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with each and everyone as often as she could. Vanessa enjoyed cooking and cleaning and just making people laugh. She had a way with just smiling and making you laugh. She also enjoyed mountain climbing and playing cards with her family. Those left to cherish her memory are her parents, Guy and Anita Bryant of Davin; her siblings, Patricia Gibson and her fiancé Rufus Workman, both of Ripley, James Bryant and his wife Tammy of Davin, Tony Bryant and his wife Sherry of St. Albans, Lisa Ellis of Davin, Debbie Barnett and her husband Chuck of Chesapeake, VA. and Kim Ellis of Combs Addition; she had many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews that knew her by ‘Na-Na’ and loved her dearly. There are a host of other relatives and friends that will cherish every moment and privilege they were given to spend with her. Vanessa will be sorely missed and her memory cherished. A gathering of friends and family will be held from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man. A memorial service will begin at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man with Rev. Tony Bryant and nephew, Chris Adkins officiating. Honoring Vanessa’s wishes her remains have been cremated. Online condolences may be sent to www.krantzmcneelyfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man.
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Tuesday
24
August

Gathering of Friends and Family

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Krantz Mc-Neely Funeral Home
115 Market st.
Man, West Virginia, United States
Tuesday
24
August

Memorial Service

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Krantz Mc-Neely Funeral Home
115 Market st.
Man, West Virginia, United States

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In honor of Vanessa's wishes her ramains have been crematesd
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