of Roland, AR
September 7, 1964 - October 23, 2024
Vanessa Nell Riley Mazurek, 60, of Little Rock passed away on October 23, 2024. She was born on September 7, 1964 in Columbia, Tennessee to the late William Andrew Riley and Nellie Louise Frazier Riley. Vanessa was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend and great-grandmother, who brought joy and warmth to everyone she met. As a loving homemaker, Vanessa dedicated her life to her family and friends, always ready to lend a helping hand or share a kind word. A proud member of Saint Theresa's Catholic Church, she found great joy in her faith and community.
Vanessa is survived by her four children, Sammy Grissom, Amber Grissom, Kyle Grissom and Nino Mazurek; nine cherished grandchildren, Hayden, Keleigh, Kadance, Kingston, Nala, Kade, Archer, Evie and Jocelyn and one great-grandson. Vanessa is also survived by her four brothers, Jim Riley, Doug Riley (Karen), Joe Riley (Connie) and Roger Riley; along with numerous nieces and nephews whom she adored. She was preceded in death by her brother, Dale and her daughter, Amber Mazurek
A graveside service will be held at Walnut Grove Cemetery on Tuesday, October 29th at 2:00 P.M., where family and friends are invited to celebrate her life and share cherished memories. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to a charity of your choice in her honor.
I can’t believe your gone! I remember just talking to you it don’t seem real. I love you and will miss you so much ! Hope you and Amber are watching down on each of us! I love you save me a place!
Love to the ones left behind and love to the one that has moved on. Love you Nessa!
Love you very much you will be missed
~SAMMY, AMBER, KYLE, NINO, & ALL THE BABIES....My heart goes out to each of you, my heart us hurting, so I can only imagine how u guys feel. She was the best, hilarious, kind, she fed me, housed me even fed my 1st born, just like the Aunt Nessa Riley introduced me too. I told Geezy already but if yall need whatever I'll move mountains to help in any way. Keep ya head up, Lil Amber got her now.
She was always my cool cousin growing up, she will be very missed..Luv u cuz!!!
Sending my love and prayers to the family. I will always cherish the love and laughter with my aunt Nessa
May you rest in peace fly with your momma and Daddy the earth lost your beautiful sole and Heaven gained a beautiful angel
Condolences to the family
She was a good woman and will be missed.
Sammy,Amber and Kyle
So sorry for your loss. We are all keeping you in are Prayers in this time of need. Nana ask me to let you all know she sends her love.
Bryson and I love you so so much
There are no words. My heart is broke. To all the Rileys I love yall and wish I could be there. This one is gonna hurt for a while. I didn't know last June that would be my last hug or I would've hugged her more. I miss yall and love each and every one of you.
My sweet second momma I love you & will miss you terribly. My heart hurts now that you are gone but I know you are at peace now in Heaven watching over all of us. You were truly a gentle soul. Fly high sweet lady love you…
I love you Nessa, I’m so glad I got to hug you …. You always gave the best hugs. I will miss you always wanting to go with me. I wish I could have taken you just once. I love you sister
Rest in love Miss Nessa, I will always smile when i think of how we cut up and rolled our eyes until we got on Amber's nerves. Watch over us and our babies.
iloveu ,momma
You will be so missed but don’t worry cause we are still going to tell all the silly stories we loved to reminisce about…Rest in Peace, sweet sister, until we meet againwe know there must be an awesome reunion in heaven with some of our favorite people! We love you always…
I loved you as if you were my own mother...i keep picking up the phone to call you but i can't .i miss you so much but i know you are at peace and with god