Vanh Khammanivong was born on February 2, 1927 in Laos. She married the love of her life, Somdy in 1945. They traveled to the U.S. with their 3 sons in 1981. Vanh was a childcare provider, managing her own daycare and loved children with her whole heart. She enjoyed cooking for her family, fishing & camping. She passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 surrounded by her family and loved ones.
She is survived by 2 sons Pheng (Chanh) Khammanivong of St. Louis, MO & Somchay (Sam) Khammanivong of Granite City, IL. Also surviving are her grandchildren Khompone, Nok, Michael (Kelsey), Heather (Joey), Brandon (Kari), Tiffany (Dylan), Alexis (James) as, Bellah, Scottie, Hayden & Hunter. She has 11 great grandchildren (Landen, Kasen, Austin, Brennor, Elias, Jude, Ayla, Ava Mae, Aryanna, Aliyah & Arabella).
She created a beautiful, blended family filled with love that included Kanh/Kenny (Sherry) Phouangmalay (Carrie, Kayla & Kyle), Somchanh (Kethsamone) Maniphonh (Manivanh (Ba Boo) Samuel & husband James Samuel III, Siblings – Sysomphone (Lay) Maniphonh & wife Debbie Maniphonh, Shophaphanh (Bee) Maniphonh & husband Ae Rajaphoumy, Sangsouriyanh (Boy) Maniphonh & wife Jackie Nguyen).
Services: VISITATION at the KUTIS CITY CHAPEL, 2906 Gravois Sat. Nov. 2, 11:00am until service at 12:00 noon. Interment Our Redeemer Cemetery.