Vanessa Renee’ Hendrix of Independence died on January 1st, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 61. She lived in Independence with her children and grandchildren.

Vanessa was born on 02-02-1959 in Beausejour, Manitoba to Denzil and Mary Hendrix.  Vanessa was known for her generosity of spirit, selfless love, and a smile that lit up a room. She loved her family above all and was always the first person to open her home, her heart or offer her help. Vanessa’s passion in caring for others was apparent in her inability to let anyone go hungry, be cold or go without, many times going without herself instead.

Vanessa was preceded in death by her parents, Denzil and Mary Hendrix. Vanessa is survived by her three children and their spouses: son Shawn Morris and daughters Sunshine Hanning, Angela Stewart and spouses; Sarah, Billy, and Jonathon. Her granddaughters; Autumn Hanning, Valarie Morris, Elizabeth Stewart, and grandsons Nathaniel Morris and Benjamin Stewart. She is also survived by her younger siblings; Sister Michelle Fosburgh brother Louie Hendrix and brother in law James Fosburgh, of Springfield, Mo, along with many nieces and nephews.