
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SUNDAY, June 27, 1993                   TAG: 9306250349
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GISSENDANNER-JONES

Stacie Kay Jones and ChristopherGissendanner were united in marriage on June 12, 1993 in St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Father John Boddie was theofficiating clergyman. The reception was held at the Sheraton Inn.

Cindy L. George, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Ginny Mallette, Susan Mallette and Amy Balzer, sisters of the bride; Kim Kinsella, Meg Bisgrove and ChristyBisgrove, cousins of the bride. KatieMallette, niece of the bride, was theflower girl. Buddy Gissendanner, brother of the groom, served as best man. The ushers were Bill Cantin, Pete Balzer and Casey Jones, brothers-in-law of the groom; Carl De Melo, Mark Cicchetti and Mike Coleman, friends of the groom.Taylor Cantin, nephew of the groom, was the ringbearer. The layreaders were Sara Siebert and Michele Souto. The guestbook was attended by Amy George and Belinda Cantin.

The bride wore a traditional gown of white silk featuring a portrait neckline and basque waist. She carried a cascade bouquet of lilies and ivy.

Stacie is the daughter of Stanley and Mary Lou Jones of Roanoke. She is a graduate of Florida State University with Bachelor Degrees in Finance and Real Estate. She is employed by the State of Florida in the Banking and FinanceDepartment. Christopher is the son of Dr. Elton and Sara Frances Gissendanner of Lake Placid, Fla. He is a graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor Degree in Biology and is employedby the Department of Environmental Regulations.

Following a wedding trip to Maui and Kawai, Hawaii, the newlyweds reside in Tallahassee, Fla.

by CNB