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Savanna La’Nell Moten
03/27/1960 — 11/06/2009
From Pasco, WA, US | Born in Pasco, WA
Savanna La’Nell Moten
On March 27, 1960, Savanna La'Nell Moten was born to Leon Smith, Jr. and Sharon Gross. As a young child she was adopted by Roy, Sr. and Ronnie Campbell Moten of Pasco, WA.
Savanna attended school in the Pasco school district and gradated from Pasco High School class of 1979. She was married to Danny Moten and from that union, three children were born; Robert Dion, Michael Jerome and Tiffany La'Nell.
She worked many years for Washington Inventory Service as a District Manager and was highly respected and loved by her peers and their families.
Savanna enjoyed watching movies, reading and "spoiling" children. In her spare time she enjoyed traveling to the coast and was big fan of the Dallas Cowboys.
God called Savanna home on Friday, November 6, 2009. She lived to cherish her memories of her children, Michael and Tiffany Moten of Portland, OR; mother, Ronnie Campbell of Pasco, WA; sisters, Regina Smith of Vancouver, WA and Alice Faye Vaughan of Renton, WA; brothers, Ron Smith of Pineville, LA, Gregory Cook of Seattle, WA, Ronnie Karen Campbell and Freeman Campbell both of Pasco, WA, and Julius Campbell of Seattle, WA. She is also survived by a host of uncles, aunties, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She also leaves her dearest, closet, long-time best friend, co-worker, confidant, buddy and sister…Brenda Ferreira and her son Ryan.
Savanna was preceded in death by her son, Robert; fathers, Leon Smith, Jr. and Roy Campbell, Sr.; brothers, Ruben Cole and Roy Campbell, Jr.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Prayer Watch Christian Center, 602 Washington St., Kennewick, WA 99336.
The family would like to thank Hospice at the Chaplaincy for their impeccable, spiritual, emotional and physical care of our loved one. We would like to thank the Cancer Center and others for your telephone calls, visits, words of encouragement and support from the Family of Savanna La'Nell Moten.
make god laugh Vanna cause if any can it do its you baby. your just like the count
A purple candle for Vanna
I Pray God watches over her Family and Friends, during this sadness, & That they hold tight to all of her memories of happiness
God Bless all of you,
Brandilyn Brandie Beardshear Wood
Savanna was a real close friend and class mate as we grew up in Pasco. At the time I didn’t realize that she was an Angel, as I grew older and began to understand life it became very clear to me how sweet and caring she really was. It’s been a while, but I can still see her smile and hear her laugh. She will be missed by all that knew her but not forgotten, cause Angels are never forgotten. Rest In Peace
In deepest simpathy..
What I Have known about Vanna is that my husband has spent many wonderful years with her! I have heard of many stories of their times as WIS employees together in the WHITE VAN-many hours of DIRT that I can not disclose. But all in all good times. Tim will never forget the time they went to the mini mart in east pasco just to party-the rest is unknown. I janetwill never forget the first time I met Vanna and she drilled me, she had to make sure I was good enough for TIM, I guess I passed because the whole night we partied and laughed all night-so Vanna, I love you and am so blessed to have spent many hours with you and DAN. LOVE YOU GIRL, can’t wait to see you later on
I once read that people aren’t put on this earth for us. they were put here for others to look after them until God needs them back. Savanna was my aunt regardless of blood or marriage. I remember spending nights at her house and just having a good time. she always liked spoiling us kids.She would rent movies and get all kinds of goodies and let us stay up till whenever. It’s unbeleivable she is gone. But God must have needed her more than us or he wouldn’t have taken her. I love you aunt Savanna. Rest in peace and keep Grandma Grandpa Tyerra And God company until I join you guys.
Aunt Savanna was the skittle lady. Every time she came to my house or i went to hers… she gave me candy and would hold my baby sister. she let us swim in her pool. and she loved on us so much. we loved on her back. i gave her all my mommy’s kisses. and she stole all of my sisters. I love her and miss her. Mommy will never let us forget You. We love you
Our sympathy extends to not only our children who grieve for their mother, but the countless family and friends Savanna left behind. May peace be upon all of you as you reflect upon the memories and the happiness she has left us with.
I have known Vanna for a long time.First time I met her I tagged along with my mom to lunch with her. I was instantly drawn to her.She was always funny and always had something to say.We had many good times working at WIS and a few after.I have TONS of funny stories about her that I keep in my heart.Even after she got sick she was always upbeat and even called me when I was sick or when my dad died. I am truly glad I was able to spend a little time with her at hospice. Even there she was still funny, asking me why Brenda needed to go to the zoo when she already worked at one. If you ever worked at WIS you know what I’m talking about. We were able to tell stories and laugh.I’ll miss her dearly, she had a HUGE heart. Everytime I see purple I think of Vanna.Whenever we talked she asked about the boys.I sure wish we had more time. I will pray for comfort for her children and Brenda. She was a one of a kind and I bet she’s making God and everyone else laugh right now.
I met Savanna in 1985 @ WIS. We instantly clicked with each other and began a friendship like no other. She wasn’t only my best friend but she was my sister. Savanna and I would laugh and cry together. She had such a huge heart, and would do anything for anyone if she could. When she told me 2 months ago how sick she was, i started to cry, and vanna being her loving and caring self, said “don’t cry honey” she told me not to be sad but to celebrate her life. I have cried and I have laughed thinking about her and have remembered the good times and the sad times we shared.Vanna took a piece of my heart with her but i kept a piece of hers to keep with me. I miss you so much and love u even more sis. I will see u on the other side.
Savanna was 1 of my best friends!! I have worked with her since 1986 @WIS, we have been there for each other for 23 GREAT Years!! 1 thing that I will miss the most is her humor, how she could make bad time be the best time ever!! Her LOVE for everyone was real!! I will never know any one person that can do such a thing, I will miss all those times. At work having bad day, she would come up show you not only how to do it but make it fun to do !! So I’m a better person from knowing such Awesome person.
The love she showed my family the fun times she had with my children Gregory & Kaytee but she fell in love with my grand daughter Alivia!! Gave herAlivia Her favorite lil purple pillow thank you for that.. Alivia lays down for her naps with that lil purple pillow from her Savanna!! Thank you for being awesome,funny,loving,and a person i could always count on…
I will miss & love you always!!!!!!
love Nancy Best and Family
MAKE GOD LAUGH VANNA!!!!
GONE TOO SOON
Like a comet
Blazing ‘cross the evening sky
Gone too soon
Like a rainbow
Fading in the twinkling of an eye
Gone too soon
Shiny and sparkly
And splendidly bright
Here one day
Gone one night
Like the loss of sunlight
On a cloudy afternoon
Gone too soon
Like a castle
Built upon a sandy beach
Gone too soon
Like a perfect flower
That is just beyond your reach
Gone too soon
Born to amuse, to inspire, to delight
Here one day
Gone one night
Like a sunset
Dying with the rising of the moon
Gone too soon
Gone too soon
Savanna and family,
This is my second posting of the day and I feel miserable. I was in Arkansas until Nov.10th and I.m just reading the papers. Yes my wife and I worked at WIS with Savanna and she even partied at our house. She was a marvelous person. My wife Bobbi Shipman died on May 23 of this year and so many other friends are going.I’m sure if Cherrie Stone knew she would submit also. Hey Dan Smith give me a call, I still live in the same place.It’s lonly without Bobbi and now Savanna’s gone.Rest in peace Savanna,love Randy.
I worked at WIS with Vanna and lived with her for a few years in the early 90’s. She gave me the nickname, Shani that I use to this day.
My heart bursts with love, laughter and smiles when I think of her. I was just doing a search for her on the internet, I did not know she had passed as we have only talked occasionally over the last 15 years.
I love you Vanna………….RIP my beautiful friend.
“Shani”
Savanna,she was the light in my world when it was grey.I can remember only how wonderful She was.We shared alot wonderful memories and for that I’m the Blessed One.
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