Linda Vanessa Roseboro-Davis was born on September 23,1966 in Brooklyn Jewish

Hospital in Brooklyn, New York.

Vanessa is the daughter of Vigil Holmes Sr. and Frances Charlene Greenfield- Roseboro-Jones.

She attended the"Head Start Program"(where her Mother assisted and served as PTA President for several years).

Afterwards,

Vanessa attended P.S.56 & P.S.270 Elementary schools,

J.H.S. 117 Middle School, and Boys and Girls High School.

During her early years, Vanessa spent many summers in

the"Fresh Air Fund" and in North Carolina with her Paternal & Maternal relatives.

In 1992, Vanessa married James E. Davis, who proceeded her in death in 2012.

Vanessa was the life of the party. She loved to have fun and enjoy herself. Everyone in the neighborhood knew and loved her. Although she only stood about 5 feet tall, she was a no-nonsense woman and was always ready to stand up for others.

To many of her nieces and nephews, she was their first best friend.

In the summer, she enjoyed being the "grill master", often throwing barbecues with longtime family friend Denise James whom they lovingly referred to each other as 'sister sister.'

Vanessa or "Vee" as she was affectionately known, loved to watch television. Some of her favorites were the Steve Wilkos Show, Paternity Court, Lifetime movies and Divorce Court. She also loved her veggies. On many occasions, you could find her eating a big bowl or spinach, okra or cabbage with hot sauce. "Vee" put hot sauce on everything. One of her favorite past times included sitting on the stoop with her Coors Lite, people watching, and playing games on her phone one of which was pool. Vanessa loved

Being with and joking with her children & their friends, and was often referred to as the 'Cool Mom".'

She was the sweatsuit queen and had a sweatsuit for every occasion!

Vanessa's role as a Grandmother was most precious to her.

"Vee" leaves to cherish her precious memories:

her children: Frances Roseboro, Christian Wilson, Lindasia Roseboro and Mioshi Roseboro; her grandchildren: Khalil Harris, Phoenix Harris, Symphony Harris and Nolah Hinds;

her brothers, Shawney Greenfield Scott Roseboro, Reginal Roseboro, Michael (Ashley) Roseboro, Robert (Hazel) Roseboro, Edward Travis, Demond (Kristine) Holmes, and Virgil (Catrel) Holmes; her brother in law, Cleveland Williams; her sister Wanda Bland; her dear friends, Jacqueline Williams, Lisa Dixon, Kitty Hines and Pearl; a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members, longtime friends and her neighborhood that she loved so dearly.