ROCKY MOUNT - Vanessa Proctor Lewis, age 58, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020. Born in Greensville County, VA on July 8, 1962, she was the daughter of Ira Eugene Landreth of Rocky Mount and the late Viola Rose Landreth. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Preston Rose.
Vanessa retired from RBC following several years and prior to that she was a legal secretary. A diehard fan of the raspy voice of Bob Segar, she could name every song he had ever sung. Vanessa was a phenomenal cake decorator and enjoyed using her craft for her family and friends. A loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to many, her heart and spirit will forever be remembered.
Vanessa is survived by her husband, George W. Lewis, III of Rocky Mount; her children, Barbara Proctor and wife, Bri, of Wendell, Preston Proctor of Rocky Mount, George Lewis and wife, Liz, of Rocky Mount, and Nichole Dunn of Wilson; her grandchildren, Michael, Brooke, and Nick Dunn, Taylor, Jacob, Fiona, and Jax Lewis, and Avery Proctor; her great-granddaughter, Felicity Lewis; her brothers, James Landreth of Rocky Mount and Arvel Landreth of Jacksonville; her sister, Luvenia "Doodle" Lynch of Durham; her niece, Vietta Lynch; her nephew, Marcus Lynch and wife, Christine; her great-nephew, Cayden Lynch; and her fur babies, Romeo and Viscount.
A Eulogy Service will be held on Friday, August 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 8/21, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 8/21, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A Eulogy Service will be held on Friday, August 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
My heart goes out to Vanessa’s family! May God give you the peace and comfort that you need at this time!
My condolences to all the family and friends of Vanessa. May you find strength amongst eachother during this time of grief. You will be missed Vanessa but you will never be forgotten.





I had the pleasure of knowing Vanessa for the past 14 years. She had such a loving soul but at the same time would tell you like it was. I will forever be grateful for the time I had with her. She taught me so many life lessons. She was truly one in a million. Heaven has gained an angel. My condolences to her family. She loved them dearly.
I’m so sorry to hear the news, Barbara. -( You and your family are in my heart and mind. My condolences on the passing of your mother.
So sorry to hear of this, my thoughts and prayers will be with her entire family especially my brother George.
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am so sorry for your loss!
I memory of my sister I lit a candle.
In memory of Vanessa Proctor Lewis, Alice burchfield lit a candle
To Barbara, Preston and the rest of Vanessa’s family I am deeply sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for all of you! I can speak from recent experience, there is nothing to compare to losing your mom. It is a void that can’t be filled. I only knew Vanessa briefly during my childhood, but I remember she was always kind to me and and seemed to be so happy with a smile on her face or laughing. These are the type of memories you need to hold on to and cherish. May God surround you with His presence and comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time. My prayers are with you!
So very sorry to hear this. I worked with Vanessa at RBC. Please accept my condolences.
Condelonces to the family. I knew Vanessa from school.