Vanessa Weaver

Vanessa Weaver, 57, passed away on November 10, 2026, at her home. She was born on July 21, 1969.

Vanessa will be remembered as a very creative woman with a deeply giving heart. She found joy in working with flowers and especially enjoyed making wreaths, using her creativity in ways that brought beauty to those around her. She also loved to shop and thrift, and she took special delight in celebrating birthdays for her family, especially for her children and grandchildren. Those moments of celebration reflected the care and love she poured into the people closest to her.

A member of the Choctaw Nation of Indians, Vanessa carried that identity as part of her life and legacy. She will be remembered for the warmth she shared, the thoughtful ways she expressed love, and the happiness she found in creating meaningful moments for her family.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Aaron Weaver; children, Brittney Davis (Kyle) Hali Weaver (Josh Phillips), Griffin Weaver (Stephanie), Kirkland Weaver (Sophia), and Braxten Byrd; grandchildren, Chad Ray Byrd, Loran Davis, Lucas Davis, Kendall Weaver and Brynlee Phillips; parents, Carol and Billy Byrd; siblings, Frances Weaver, Gwen Schaffer, Karen Weaver, Larry Rivers, Lavanda Smith, Pepper Givins, and Lyla Rivers; step mother, Debbie Rivers; a multitude of nieces, nephews, and cousins; other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her fathers, Robert “Dude” Rivers and Larry Judson Weaver; her grandmother, Hattie V. Sullivan; and her in-laws, Nellie and Griffin Weaver.

A visitation will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. until the 1:00 p.m. funeral service at Simple House of Praise Church with Bro. Dean Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow at Byrd Cemetery.

Vanessa Weaver will be remembered with love for her creativity, her generosity, and the joy she brought to family gatherings and everyday life. Her memory will remain treasured by all who knew and loved her.