Vanessa Isabel Padilla passed away on October 11, 2023 at the age of 20 years old. Born in St. Louis on April 30, 2003, Vanessa is preceded in death by her mother, Hannah Gierer and her grandmother, Lynne Gierer.
Nothing meant more to Vanessa than her family; she was a devoted mother to her son Kae’Shaun Padilla and a loving sister to her brothers, Tony, Victor, Servando, and Guillermo ‘Junior’ Padilla, and Donivon Forbes.
She is additionally survived by her father Guillermo Padilla, and her grandparents Robin (Christine) Gierer, Susan Wilson, and Victor and Rosa Padilla.
Equal parts homebody and adventurer, Vanessa was an adored niece and granddaughter and made countless memories with her numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She seemed quiet to those who didn’t know her well, but Vanessa was deeply kind, quick to laugh, and loved her family and friends fiercely.
There will be a service at Lost Creek on ll a.m. on Saturday, October 21.
Feel free to bring a side or dessert.