Vanessa Murrell

Vanessa Ann Murrell, born October 15, 1990, in Fort Worth, Texas, is remembered by family and friends for the warmth she brought to everyday moments and the close bonds she shared with loved ones. The daughter of Michael Cruz and Vicki Murrell, Vanessa was part of a large, caring family that included siblings and grandparents who treasured her presence. Those who knew her recall a young woman connected to her family and community, whose memory is kept alive in the stories and remembrances offered by those closest to her.

Her funeral arrangements were handled by Greenwood Funeral Homes with a rosary and a graveside service held in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Family members — including her father, mother, brother Victor Cruz, sisters Nani Humphrey and Kimberly Jackson, and grandparents Virginia and Tony Cruz — survived her and have shared memories of Vanessa’s place in the family circle.

Vanessa’s life touched others in ways that continue to be remembered through messages left by friends and relatives. Those tributes note the love she inspired and the enduring connection between Vanessa and those who called her a daughter, sister, niece, and friend. Her family has honored her memory with gatherings and remembrances that reflect the affection and loss they continue to feel.

Though her life was short, Vanessa’s presence mattered to many. Her family’s remembrance and the care surrounding her funeral stand as a testament to a young woman who was loved and who left an enduring place in the lives of those who knew her.