Vanessa Smith Anderson was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 8, 2012. Devoted wife of Ronnie Anderson. Loving mother of Jimmie Smith and Ronneka Smith. Stepmother of Tyrone Emillen. Daughter of the late Rev. M.C. Smith, Sr. and Murtis Lee Hughes Smith. Sister of John W. Smith, Serina Smith Haynes, and the late M.C. Smith, Jr. and AC Smith. Daughter in law of Lester Mae Reed. Sister in law of Annette and Rodney Anderson. Longtime friend Tawarranda Dorsey, also survived by 1 step granddaughter and a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 47 years a native and a resident of Marrero, La. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Service at Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 12:00p.m. Interment: Will Be Private Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com