Kisner, Concepcion T. “Connie”

Kisner, Concepcion T. “Connie” (nee Sanz), Baptized into the hope of Christ’s Resurrection on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Beloved wife of Jim E. Kisner; loving mother of Jimmy (Susan), Mike (Sara) Kisner, Christina (Jon) Henry, Jackie Barrett, Jeff (Ashley), Jason and Jessica Kisner; cherished grandma of Brandon, Clare, Lucy, Molly, Connor, Cannon, Ashley (Jordan), Emma, Shaylee, McKenzy, Cole, Cruz, Axl, Brayden, Madalyn, Ella and Jonathan and the late Cameron; great-grandma of Blake and Lakynn; daughter of the late Concepcion Sanz Ganaza; dear sister of Natividad, Manuel, Francisco, Gonzalo and the late Maria Sanz; our dear aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Connie was born in Puerto De Santa Maria, Spain. It was here that she met her husband Jim in 1965 as he was serving in the United States Marine Corps. She moved to the United States where she raised 7 children, and was loved by 20 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

She enjoyed watching her children’s basketball games, cooking for family and friends and spending as much time with her grandchildren as possible. She also took pride in breeding and raising English Bulldogs for nearly 15 years.

Connie was a fighter and she fought hard to stay with her family. She continued that fight with Alzheimer’s for 20 years until she was called home to rest while surrounded by loved ones.

Services: Funeral at Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Friday, September 24, 9 a.m. Interment J.B. National Cemetery. Visitation Thursday from 4-8 p.m.