Liene de Cristo Heiser

Liene de Cristo Heiser, age 53, of Brumley, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. She was born December 24, 1969, in Curuçá-Pará, Brazil, the beloved daughter of Luiz, Sr. Cristo and Doralice Galvao de Cristo. In a chance meeting at a family gathering, Liene was introduced to a charming foreigner from America. The attractions were immediate and, after a brief courtship, Clay proposed on the Brazilian Valentine’s Day. Liene married the love of her life, Clay Heiser on June 23, 1996 in Salinas-Pará, Brazil. The happy couple traveled back to America where Liene embraced her new country and worked hard to become a citizen. The family was overwhelmed with joy when she gave birth to her best friend, Emma on March 29, 2012. Emma and Liene shared such a strong and special bond, even beyond what is normally shared by a mother and daughter. Liene will be so dearly missed by all who knew her, but especially Clay and Emma. Despite her love for her new life, she desperately missed her family back in Brazil. Liene shared memories of her childhood and spoke lovingly of her parents and siblings with those closeest to her. She is survived by her parents, Luiz, Sr. and Dora DeCristo of Brazil; her brother Luiz DeCristo, Jr., her sisters, Luciene, Lucilene, Luciane, Liliane all of Brazil; numerous nieces and nephews and many other family members and close friends. Liene worked in property maintenance for many years at U.S. Resort Management in Lake Ozark. She enjoyed attending Zumba classes at the YMCA in Osage Beach with her friends, flower gardening and sewing. Liene was an incredible cook, with family and friends always complimentary of her dishes. She was so kind and always placed the thoughts of others before her own needs, even until the end. Her untimely passing will leave a large hole in the community and her presence will be missed by her many friends. A celebration of Liene’s life will be held Saturday, November 18th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Osage National. Graveside services and inurnment will be held at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, a college fund has been established for Emma. Contributions can be made payable to Tami Mills FBO Emma Heiser and mailed to PO Box 2643, Lake Ozark, MO 65049. Cremation arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.

Liene de Cristo Heiser

December 24, 1969 - November 1, 2023

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December 24, 1969 - November 1, 2023

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