Vanessa Louise Waller
January 13, 1964 - February 10, 2011
Obituary
Vanessa Louise Waller, the daughter of the Late Willie and Louise Jackson, was born in Denver Colorado on January 13, 1964. She was the 5th of six siblings raised in a Christian household. She was staged from the beginning to blossom into a phenomenal woman of faith and influence. At a young age, she was a member of Jerusalem Church of God in Christ under the leadership of the Late Bishop H.F. Kelly. When she was eight, Vanessa accepted the Lord as her Savior and was baptized and filled with the Holy Ghost. She was also a member of the Sunshine Band and was educated in the Denver Public Schools, where she attended Park Hill Elementary, Gove Jr. High and South High School.
At the age of eighteen, Vanessa joined a Christian group called, The Penny Singer, under the direction of Sylvia and Phil Penny. In 1985 Michael Waller cast his eyes upon Vanessa, smitten by her beauty and tenacious personality. She became the love of his life and they were married on March 29, 1986. Born to their union were three sons: Michael Jr., Joshua and Caleb. Vanessa loved her family and was a virtuous woman dedicated to God, her husband and children. In November 1991 Michael relocated his family to Washington State, where they soon established Christ Life Center Church, located in Tacoma, Washington.
Throughout her life, she has toured many U.S. cities and international countries. Vanessa Waller has graced the stage with gospel recording artists such as John P. Kee, Shirley Ceasar, Commission, Larry Norman, Milton Brunson, Thompson Community Choir, Donald Vales and many more. Her other musical accomplishments include several CD recordings with the Penny Singers of Colorado and live music videos in the Northwest. Vanessa was also a professionally trained model, actress, conference speaker and realtor. One of her greatest accomplishments was hosting her own talk show, The Vanessa Waller Show. She was born to captivate audiences with her unique personality and warm spirit. She has graced the red carpet with her magnetic personality at The Stellar Awards and the Gospel Music Awards,’ as well as conducting numerous one-on-one interviews with celebrities. Vanessa loved the camera and the camera loved her she was a natural. There is NO doubt that she was truly The Chosen One. God chose, equipped and directed her path, leading her on a journey, where she has touched many lives across the country, with a genuine heart of love and compassion. Strong in the spirit of God, she counseled, taught and preached with power and the anointing of the Holy Ghost. On Thursday February 10, 2011, in Seattle, Washington, God saw fit to call his beautiful butterfly home to rest from all of her labor, rewarding Vanessa with her crown of glory.
Vanessa will be dearly missed and forever remembered. She leaves behind her husband, Apostle Michael D. Waller Sr. and their three sons, Michael Duane Jr., Joshua Marquis and Caleb Alexander. She also leaves two grandchildren: Mykylyn Louise and Michael III; two brothers: Terry Jackson, Sr. of Parker, CO and Willie Henry Jackson Jr. of Overland Park, KS; three sisters: Janice D. Jennings of Ellenwood, GA, Della R. Westerfield of Covington, GA and Tammy E. Pringle of Austin, TX; father- and mother-in-law: Frank and Henrene Waller of Arvada, Colorado; and a host of family and friends.
My most sincere love and prayers to Pastor Michael, the Waller family, and Vanessa’s Sister Tammy and all the family. I love Vanessa and Tammy! Vanessa was an inspiration to me!!! I was privileged to spend a little time with them in Denver on Vanessa’s short visits and Tammy and I were neighbors in Aurora. I cried and wailed at the news knowing the impact losing my beautiful sister would cause. The Lord Strengthen You Mightily until the memories are soothing and joyfilled.
To the Jackson/Waller Family. It is with deepest sympathy we share your lost. The memories of Vanessa is forever edged in our hearts. There was always a sweet, sweet spirit when she entered a room. We love you very much. May God continually bless & keep you. Your Arkansas cousin.
We are so sorry for your loss. We cannot believe she is gone. We will keep you all in our prayers.
I miss you so much… Vanessa