Consuelo Cabezudo Amessa

Consuelo Cabezudo Amessa, 95, passed away on September 3, 2026. She was born on May 17, 1931, in Madrid, Spain, to Jose and Consuelo Rico.

Consuelo led a rich and vibrant life rooted in her Spanish heritage. A gifted flamenco dancer, she loved to dance throughout her life and had the honor of representing Spain at international festival at UNCC and Festival in the Park at Freedom Park. She was also a talented seamstress who loved to sew, and a great cook, of whom her family was very proud.

Her love story carried her across continents — she met her husband, Alberto, in Panama and married him in Venezuela. They loved to travel the world together. Alberto precedes her in death.

Consuelo is survived by her children, Jose Amessa, Carmen Linkous (husband Mark), and Lolita Faulkenberry (husband John); stepson Adrian Amessa (wife Vicky); her grandchildren, Alice Almond (husband Bobby), Michelle Knick (husband Ryan), Jason Faulkenberry (wife Nicole), Vanessa Amessa, Christian Amessa (wife Nuria), and Amanda Forrest (husband Bo); 8 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by her brother and sister.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 19, at Carolina Memorial Park in Concord.