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Vanessa Roach Obituary

Vanessa Roach, born in Franklin, Virginia, passed away on August 24, 2026. Vanessa leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Vanessa Roach to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Irvin Johnson and Williemae Johnson; and her brother Raymond Johnson. She is survived by: her son Roland Nathaniel Roach (Dorothy); her granddaughter Jenaye; her great grandchild Nah'la; her daughter Rolanda Renee Roach; her grandchildren, Elijah, Nariyah and Israel; her daughter Tiffany Lynette Johnson; her siblings, Marjorie Lassiter, Irvin Johnson, Elaine Johnson (Charles), Alvin Johnson (Valerie) and Charles Brice (Fannie); her niece Latitisa Russell (Louis); her aunt Daisy Mae Robinson; and her close friend Valerie Watts. She is also survived by other family members and friends.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, September 5th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cooke Bros Funeral Chapel & Crematory - Newport News



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Sep 05

Memorial service

Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel

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