A Life Defined by Love, Service, and Unwavering Devotion

Christina “Chris” (Kisic) Duman of Poquoson, Virginia, touched every life she entered with a depth of warmth that could never be measured. At 65 years old, Chris completed her earthly journey on December 4th, 2025, passing peacefully at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, after courageously battling cancer. Her departure leaves a quiet, aching space in the hearts of all who knew her—family, friends, colleagues, and countless patients whose lives were forever brightened by her gentle spirit.
Born with a heart naturally inclined toward compassion, Chris embodied the true essence of caregiving. As a nurse, she treated every patient not as a task, but as a person deserving of comfort and dignity. Her career was more than a profession—it was her calling. She dedicated her days to healing, comforting, and offering hope, even on the hardest days. Her kindness was not simply something she practiced; it was the core of who she was.

The Warmth of a Home Filled With Laughter and Generosity

To her family, Chris was the radiant center of every gathering, the person whose presence made a room feel full even before anyone else arrived. Her home became a haven—a place where laughter echoed, delicious meals were shared, and cherished memories were built. She created traditions that stitched the family together; she hosted celebrations that became stories told for years; she welcomed others as if every guest were a gift.
Her greatest joy of all was her role as a grandmother. Nothing brought Chris more happiness than watching her grandchildren grow, learn, and blossom under the light of her love. Whether she was reading stories, offering guidance, or simply holding their hands, she poured her whole heart into every moment. Those memories will remain treasured threads in the tapestry of her family’s story.

A Legacy Carried Forward in the Hearts She Touched

Chris leaves behind a legacy that does not end with her final breath; it lives on in every act of kindness she ever offered, every life she uplifted, and every person she loved fiercely and without hesitation. Her generosity was not fleeting—it shaped the way others now give. Her laughter was not temporary—it echoes in the memories she leaves behind. Her compassion was not limited—it expanded into the world through those she taught by example.
Though her passing brings profound sorrow, it also brings a reminder of what she stood for: love, connection, devotion, and the quiet power of a gentle heart. The world is better because she was here. And those who knew her will carry her light forward, honoring her by living with the same warmth and kindness she offered so freely. Chris’s story does not end—it continues in every life she touched, every heart she lifted, every memory that remains.