Vanessa Joan Lipscomb

Vanessa J. Lipscomb, 56, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away on July 4, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 8, 1969, in Gainesville, Florida, to the late Gordon Tillman and Beverly Vipperman Robertson, who survives.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, James L. Robertson, Sr.; her brother, James L. Robertson, Jr.; her daughter, Samantha Lipscomb; her paternal grandparents, Tom and Betsy Robertson; and her maternal grandparents, Vance and Ellen Vipperman.

Vanessa loved flowers, going to the beach, and working on and repairing broken television sets. She enjoyed her work as a home health care aide and, above all, spending time with her family and friends.

Vanessa is survived by her son, Rodney Lipscomb; her fiancé, Gary Clifton; her mother, Beverly Robertson; her grandchildren, Colton and Aubrie Martin; her brother, Elden Tillman; her sisters, Loretta Warren and Charlotte Wigginton; her aunt, Carolyn Gillard; and a host of extended family and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 12:00 noon in the Bassett Funeral Service Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

The family would like to thank everyone for the love and support shown during this difficult time.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at BassettFuneralService.com. Bassett Funeral Service is serving the Lipscomb family.