Vanessa A Miller

Born on July 22, 1961, in Talladega, Alabama, Vanessa was the daughter of Elbert Miller and Ozella Dorman. Throughout her life, Vanessa was known for her gentle spirit, kind heart, and steadfast devotion to family. She prioritized the happiness and well-being of her loved ones, cherishing each precious moment spent with them. Vanessa's early spiritual development was nurtured at Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church, where she found comfort and strength in her faith. She received her education from the Talladega County School System and was a 1979 graduate of Munford High School. During her working years, Vanessa dedicated herself to her role as a bus driver for the city of Rochester, New York, where she diligently carried out her responsibilities in the transportation department. Known for her reliability and work ethic, she left an indelible mark on those she worked with. Outside of her professional life, Vanessa valued fun moments spent with her grandchildren and cherished each and every minute with them. These simple pleasures brought her warmth, laughter, and a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Vanessa Ann Miller peacefully departed from this earthly realm on June 1, 2025, while in the comfort of her home surrounded by her beloved family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert Miller and Ozella Dorman, daughter, Shana Dorman, brothers, James Dorman and Douglas Dorman, sisters, Cynthia Mims and Paulette Miller, and brother, and Ricky Miller. Vanessa is survived by her children, Daryll A. (Rachel) Jackson, Jr. of Rochester, New York and Ja-Meria Moore of Anniston, Alabama; companion, John Wright; grandchildren, Narquez Strong of Oxford, Alabama, Yanisa Dorman of Huntsville, Alabama, Tae-Variae Traylor and Ta-Niya Traylor of Anniston, Alabama, Ji-Yez Fleming of Oxford, Alabama, Carter Satcher of Anniston, Alabama, Daryll A. Jackson, III, of Rochester, New York and Malaya McClellan of Anniston, Alabama; great-grandchild, Lialani Sarai Strong; brothers, Darryl Miller of Munford, Alabama and Andrew Dorman of Jacksonville, Alabama; sisters, Gaynelle Williams of Tampa, Florida, Roxie Wiggins of Rochester, New York, Delores (Mitchell) Jemison of Munford, Alabama, Myra Dorman of Anniston, Alabama, Sandra (Don) Abdul of Dallas, Texas, and Marian Jennings of Detroit, Michigan; sisters-in-law, Shirley Miller of Louisiana and Cynthia Dorman of Buffalo, New York; aunt, Maggie Dorman; and a host of other relatives and friends.The void left by Vanessa's departure is immeasurable, and her memory will forever live on in the hearts of all those who had the privilege of knowing her. Though her physical presence may be gone, her spirit will continue to inspire and guide those whose lives she touched.In this time of grief, may we remember the love and joy that Vanessa brought into the world. May we find strength in the memories we shared and may her gentle soul find eternal peace.

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Vanessa A Miller

July 22, 1961 - June 1, 2025