Vanessa “Nessa” Jean Thompson lost her battle with cancer on December 29th, 2021 at the age of 60. Vanessa is preceded in passing by her mother, Florence Bradley and father, Duane Bechtel. She is survived by her daughter, Amizainia Thompson, and her three sisters, Luane Kees , Kathy Waite of Torrington and Vicky Bechtel. Vanessa was born February 16th, 1961, in Cheyenne and attended Central High School in Cheyenne. Vanessa worked in retail for many years and loved meeting new people. She made friends wherever she went. Vanessa took care of anyone who needed help and was always there with an open ear and big heart. Vanessa loved music, cooking, and traveling. Vanessa’s Family will be having a Celebration of Life memorial at Wiederspahn Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes 1900 East 19th Street Cheyenne, WY 82001 on April 29th, 2022 at 2:00pm. Flowers can be sent to the address above.