Jessie Sisk Chacon

Jessie Rae Sisk Chacon, 29, native of Columbia and resident of Katy, Texas, died Tuesday, February 23, 2016. A memorial service to honor her splendid life was held on Friday, February 26, 2016 at Second Baptist Church West, in Katy, Texas. Her body now lies in rest at Memorial Oaks in Houston, Texas. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with local announcements. Jess was born June 18, 1986 in Columbia, Tennessee. She attended Columbia Academy and graduated in 2004. A gifted artist, she studied and performed dance for 15 years at Lisa Hull School of Dance, until graduation from high school. Jess was also a force to be reckoned with on the softball field for several years, and played on the CA softball team for one year. Other activities and organizations she participated in include the Junior Civitan Club, the National Honor Society, as well as Columbia Academy's chorus. In 2000, she chose then-director of the chorus, Jerry Elder, as the person to baptize her into Christ. Her love for Christ remained prominent in her life, through its completion. While in Katy, Texas, she continued in worship and service at Second Baptist Church West, where she attended with her family. She had a passion for writing and a love for working with Special Needs children. Thousands followed the narrative of her journey on Facebook, after she was diagnosed with cancer in October of 2012. She wrote hopeful, inspiring entries, chronicling her struggles with her illness, and spiritual victories through her faith. That journey reflected the inner strength that spurred her on to complete her Bachelors Degree in History in 2013, at University of Sam Houston. She planned to pursue a career in teaching, once both her daughters were enrolled in school. Jess is survived by her beloved husband of 9 years, Jacob, and their two daughters: Caydence (7) and Cayleigh (5). She is also survived by her parents, Danny (Denise) Sisk, Maria Devore; grandparents Sharon Cole, Delories Sisk; sisters Dana (Donovan), Diana (Mark), Anna (Jeremy), Kate (Eddie). Parents-in-law are Richard and Nely Chacon; grandparents-in-law Jose and Isabel Vera Chacon; brothers-in-law Jason, Justin, and Jared (Rebekah) Chacon; sister-in-law Joslyn. Pamela Delk, an honorary friend, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and dearly loved friends survive Jess, and will miss the light she has shone on our lives. "He has put a new song in my mouth - Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear. And I will trust in the Lord." (Psalm 40:3) She was preceded in death by her grandfathers Tom Sisk and James Devore, Sr. The family wishes to express profound gratitude for the deluge of phone calls, inquiries, the expressions of love and sympathy, both from friends, and friends unknown. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in honor of Jess to the fund established for her daughters. The fund information may be accessed by a search for the Facebook page, "Celebrating Jessica." Also suggested are Memorial Gifts to Columbia Academy, in honor of the happy years she spent there.