Jenessa Christine Dack
Jenessa Christine Dack, 36, of Charlotte, a loving mother, wife, daughter, granddaughter, and protector of animals, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 21, 2024. Jenessa was born March 24, 1988, in Charlotte. Growing up, she developed a lifelong love for animals and passion for their rescue and care. The family often pulled the car over to help a turtle out of the road, and many other acts of care inspired by Jenessa. In fact, she even earned the nickname, “Nessa Raccoon,” when she had to dumpster dive for a lost purse at night under the headlights of the car.
She graduated from Charlotte High School in 2007 and a few years later married Paul Dack, and the two settled in to family life, raising their two children and many pets. Jenessa worked at NaKids Sphynx Cattery in Eaton Rapids. The family home was full of activity between their daughter, son, six cats, goldfish, Axolotl and inseparable Pomeranian, Daisy. Jenessa also kept the house full of glorious plants. She had a gifted green thumb and could rescue any withering plant and transform it into a vibrant display. Jenessa was also very artistic, displaying since childhood a gift for painting. She and her grandmother, Baker, enjoyed antiquing together throughout the years, and always shared a special bond.
Jenessa is survived by her husband, Paul Dack; children, Esmé and Jack; her parents, Charla (Chris) Parkinson, and Mark (Joy) Cordell; siblings, Heather (Freya) Baker, Mason (Alyssa) Cordell, Kendra Cordell, Dakota Shepard, Amber Halstead, and Brad (Jessica) Dack; mother-in-law, Ilene (Brian) Morrison; father-in-law, John Dack; grandparents, Mary-Jean Baker, Helen Parkinson, Patricia Dack, Kathy (Bob) Grinstead, Millie (Joe) Zakora, and Arlene Handsy; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Friends are encouraged to support Jenessa’s family by attending services or sharing memories on her Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation was on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Pray Funeral Home. Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Pray Funeral Home with Rev. Fr. Dwight Ezop officiating. The funeral will be webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Jenessa’s tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Interstitial Cystitis Association. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.