Christine Constance Clegg

Christine navigated a 22-year cancer journey marked by extraordinary courage, determination, and faith. Even at the depths of her struggles with side effects or low energy, she consistently found ways to care for and bless others – be it her family, other cancer patients, or her caregivers. Her kindness touched so many – especially the quiet ones whom Chris, being a quiet person herself, would gravitate toward to connect with.

Born on July 19, 1971, to Ronald and Rita Clegg in Singapore, Chris spent most of her early years abroad as her family lived in Singapore, Iran, and Saudi Arabia, before eventually settling in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. She attended high school at The American School in Switzerland (TASIS) and Lamar High School in Arlington.

Chris earned an associate’s degree at Tarrant County College, followed by a B.A. in Liberal Arts from Texas Woman’s University, graduating with honors. She went on to build a successful career at Bell Helicopter in Fort Worth as a valued member of the marketing department, where she earned a solid reputation as a talented graphic designer and print supervisor, contributing to their annual calendar, sales materials, and trade shows. Among her favorite assignments were helicopter photo shoots, where she flew in one helicopter to capture striking images of another Bell aircraft in flight, combining her creative eye with her love of aviation.

In her free time, Chris used her talents to create beautiful paintings, drawings, and other works of art, most often featuring roses, flowers, or elements of nature. She began drawing and painting roses after meeting the love of her life, her wife, Debbie Cannon-Clegg, who became the inspiration behind much of her artwork. She said the abundance of roses that appeared in her work reflected the depth of her love and devotion to Debbie. Chris’s love of nature, wildlife, and dogs also inspired the beautiful backyard gardens they created together in the homes they shared. They celebrated 30 wonderful years together before illness took Debbie in April of last year.

Chris repeatedly defied the odds, participating in countless medical trials throughout her life. Her resilience, grace, and quiet sense of humor inspired not only family and friends but also her doctors, nurses, and caregivers, who walked alongside her.

But beyond her talents or strength, Chris will truly be remembered for her love of family. She and Debbie created a safe place for their chosen family, where everyone was welcomed with open arms. Over the years, their home became the heart of family gatherings, be it holidays and birthdays or simple meals and celebrations. They opened their doors to anyone in the family, be

it for a night, a weekend, or an extended period. Chris would often greet those entering their home with a special gift or two in hand that she had picked up or ordered, “just because.”

Chris was predeceased by her wife, Debbie Cannon-Clegg. She is survived by her daughter, Camryn Clegg (Dylan Widup); her stepdaughter, Midge Cannon Beavers (Alan); her stepson, Roger Cannon (Beth); her grandchildren Taylor Cannon Freeman (Kevin “KJ”), Luke Cannon (Laura), and Colt Cannon; her great-grandson, Ares Freeman; her loving parents, Ronald and Rita Clegg; and her siblings Mark Clegg (John Petrehn), David Clegg, Carolyn Oakes (Scott) and Paul Clegg (Dorota); her sister-in-law, Melba McKinney Osterman (Sean); and numerous nephews and nieces who will cherish her memory.

Chris’s family wishes to express their gratitude to the many caring and compassionate doctors, nurses, and aides who treated her in offices, hospitals, cancer centers, and her home over the past 22 years, ultimately prolonging her life – with special thanks to Dr. John Adams, D.O., FACOI, and Dr. Charles Cowey, M.D.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 12 p.m. at Moore Funeral Home, 1219 N. Davis in Arlington. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. at Moore Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a contribution to the Humane Society of North Texas in Christine’s memory or simply taking a moment to make someone feel seen or heard – especially the quiet people in the room.