Vanessa Ann Zimmerer

Vanessa Ann Zimmerer, 32, of Lindsay, passed away July 26, 2025. Although her time here was all too short, the lives she touched and memories she made will leave an enduring legacy.

Vanessa was born September 23, 1992 in Denton, TX. She was raised in Lindsay and graduated from Lindsay High School, Class of 2011, where she excelled in cheerleading. After completing the nursing program at North Central Texas College, Vanessa graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Her career in nursing was truly a calling, as her caring and dependable personality made her an exceptional caregiver.

When she wasn’t caring for others, she was taking care of her beloved family. Vanessa married David Zimmerer in Lindsay on July 11, 2015. Nothing meant more to her than spending time with her children, although she would occasionally help on the farm. Vanessa had a million-dollar smile and a contagious laugh that said it all. She was an incredible wife, mother, daughter, sister, daughter-in-law, and sister-in-law. Her greatest joys in life were her husband and sons. Vanessa could light up a room when she walked through the door. Her love for people extended into her chosen career of nursing. She led a simple and selfless life, but a life filled with total joy and happiness.

Survived by: husband David and sons Leo and Levi; parents Doug and Natalie Hess of Lindsay; sister Elaine Goldsmith, husband Josh, and children Andrew (fiancé Jessie Reiter), Emilie, and Aubrey; sister Christy Dennis, husband Marcus, and children Nora, Evelyn, and Clara; and maternal grandmother Jeanette Hellinger.

Vanessa is also survived by a beloved extended family by marriage, including: parents Gary and Diann Zimmerer of Valley View; paternal grandparents Albert and Imogene Zimmerer; paternal great-grandmother Elvira Flusche; brother Stephen Zimmerer, wife Krystal, and children Maddox and Mason; sister Natalie Hammond, husband Paul, and children Rosie, James, and Emilia; and sister Lydia Zimmerer. She also leaves behind a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, coworkers, and friends.

Predeceased by: infant twin brothers; maternal grandfather Pete Hellinger, Jr.; paternal grandparents Alfred and Ann Hess; and her husband’s maternal grandparents, J.D. and Miriam Caplinger.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. A Rosary service and Funeral Mass will both be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Lindsay. The Rosary will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 1, with visitation to follow in Conrad Hall. The Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 2, with a committal service to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery.