Vanessa Lynn Thompson
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Vanessa Lynn Thompson, 28, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021. Vanessa was born on July 12, 1992 in Beaumont. She was the daughter of Rochelle Nolen Poindexter and David Poindexter. Vanessa was a graduate of Hemphill High School and had worked for several years in sales and gardening at Ritter Lumber in Hemphill. She was a lifelong resident of Sabine County and a member of Rosevine Church of God. She was also a member of Pendleton Harbor Volunteer Fire Department and it was her passion. She loved children and her kids were her life. Vanessa is survived by her parents, David and Rochelle Poindexter of Milam, Texas; eight year old daughter, Lynnsey Thompson, of Milam; two year old son, Coty Davis, of Milam; daughter-in-love, MacKenzie Powers of Pendleton; sister, Jessica Wright and husband, Barry, of Bronson; grandmothers, Shirley Nolen of Hemphill and Darlene Nolen; uncle, Mark Nolen; special cousin, Ricci Nolen; nephew, Winston Wright; aunt and uncle, Mike and Jessica Poindexter; and numerous cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Butch Nolen and Spud Winzer; grandparents, Milton and Barbara Poindexter; great grandmother, Faye Nethery; and cousin, Coty Smith. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 22, 2021 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 2021 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating. Burial will follow services in Milam Cemetery with Austin Fruge, Logan Leone, Preston Fruge, Barry Wright, J. D. Mateo De Acosta, Antonio Vazquez, Sammy McClelland and Ralph Hill serving as pallbearers. Condolences can be made and guest book may be signed online at starrfuneralhome.com.