Charisse was born on April 13, 1959 to Edward and Barbara Grob in Royal Oaks, Michigan. After graduating from Heritage High School in 1977, she went on to study at Louisiana State University. She graduated with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing and began working in insurance and financial services.
In 1978, she met Mark Heser at LSU. Charisse and Mark were married in 1982 and went on to have three children, Kyle, Dylan and Jared.
Charisse enjoyed recreational outdoor activities, traveling the world with family and friends, listening to live music, and spending time with her children.
Charisse is survived by her mother, Barbara Grob, her sister, Laurie Grob, her three loving sons, Kyle Heser (Isabelle Pech), Dylan Heser, Jared Heser and Mark Heser. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Grob.
The family has held a private celebration of life. Charisse was a benefactor of Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Foothills Animal Shelter. If desired, the family requests donations be made in her memory.
