Passed away Sunday, February 20, 2011 at age 56 after a long illness. She was predeceased by her husband and soulmate, George Martin Havener; mother, Mellissa Davis. She is survived by her daughter, Crista Joy Havener and her fiance Ian Emerson Muller; sisters, Cindy Stark, Jessica Burton; brother, Rodney Pierce; cousin, Becky (Brian) Lindenhovius; nieces and nephews, Alysha, Courtney, Melissa, Abby, Ryan, Jacob and Michael.
Vanessa was a free-spirited and courageous individual who touched many lives.
Family will receive friends Friday, February 25th from 4-6 PM at the New Comer Funeral Home, 6 Empire Blvd., where Memorial Services will immediately follow calling hours at 6 P.M. Private Interment. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation, 186 Princeton Hights Town Rd., Bldg. 4, 2nd floor, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550.