Christina Ann Jackowski Gessler

Mrs. Christina "Chris" Anne Jackowski Gessler, 56, succumbed to her fight with cancer Saturday, September 18, 2021.

Chris preferred a simple celebration; the family will honor her with a private service.

Mrs. Gessler was born May 11, 1965 in Orange County, NY. She was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary "Woznick" Jackowski. She married Robert Gessler on September 10, 1988 in Pine Bush, NY and later moved to Concord.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Elizabeth Jackowski; and in-laws, Ernie and Connie Gessler.

Mrs. Gessler is survived by her husband, Robert Gessler; sisters, Irene Jackowski, Marianne Jackowski and Carol Kaufman; brother, Frank Jackowski and wife Sue; niece and nephew, Kylie and JP Kaufman; and Bob's family of three sisters; two brothers; and 12 nieces and nephews.

The family will miss Chris's zest for life and infectious smile, as well as her sense of humor and adventure. We remember her confidence, strength, and her love of arts and crafts (including fabrics, silk flowers, and the lapidary arts). She was well known for creating beautiful pieces of jewelry out of her polished rocks/gems and generously giving them as gifts and selling them at various markets. Chris enjoyed NASCAR, old cult movies and was always surrounded by and faithfully caring for her many fur babies.

The family would like to send a special thank you to Hospice & Palliative Care - Charlotte Region.