Jessie Feis

Jessie Elizabeth (Nabors) Feis, 70, New Port Richey, Florida passed away January 16, 2013 peacefully at home. Jessie was born on November 7, 1942 in Hempstead, NY to John M. Nabors and Elizabeth M. Mayer who precede her in death. She resided in New York until her retirement in 1989, then moved to New Port Richey, FL. She was also preceded in death by her one true love, life companion and husband, Donald D. Feis, aka "Babe" and brother, Rudolph "Rudy" Huenerberg. Jessie had a special, different and unique relationship with each of her children. She was strong and an independent woman who was always willing to take on many of life's challenges head on. Her family and friends will remember a woman that was full of life and wanted to experience and enjoy all it had to offer. Her family and friends will always remember her smile, love, understanding and guidance. Jessie was a wonderful wife, beautiful mother and grandmother who loved and cared for her family. A woman who had always done the very best she knew how. Throughout her life, Jessie will always be remembered as the caregiver who always made measurable sacrifices to provide for her family. She is survived by her one daughter, Dana (Dale) Hesse; sons, Tyrone "Ty", Troy (Marlene) and Wayne Tago; step-son, Donald (Debbie) Feis; eleven grandchildren, Beth, Samara, Ani, Palma, Jessica, Ashley, Troy Jr., Victoria, Kasey, Elijah and Dominick; two great - grandchildren, Nia and Jordyn; one niece, Peggy (Dennis) Caro and her children Nicole, Joseph, Jordan and Trisha. Jessie also leaves behind many life-long friends who she considered sisters and family. Funeral Services are private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 12810 USF Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612 or to the American Diabetes Association, 4902 Eisenhower Boulevard South, Tampa, FL 33634.