Cassie Bell Washington

Cassie Bell Mathis was born on December 12, 1937 in Abbeville, Mississippi. She was the seventh of ten children born to Grannison and Epsie Mathis. Receiving her education through the Abbeville School System. Cassie was preceded in death by her parents, Grannison and Epsie; her siblings, Charles, John Walker, Joe Willie, Felton, Emma Jean, Grace, Maggie, Ruby and Faristeen; and daughter in-law, LaDonna. Cassie confessed her life to Christ at an early age. She was a faithful member and usher at Zion Travelers Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Felix Brown. She later joined the Greater St. Mark Family Church under the leadership of Rev. Tommie Pierson, Sr., where she served as an Usher early on in her membership but was faithful and dedicated member until her passing. Cassie married Will Andrew Vaughn in 1957; two children were born into this union, Johnny Lee and Andrew Lee. During this union, the Vaughn’s moved to Saint Louis, Missouri. Cassie later married Frank Washington in 1979. Frank preceded her in death after thirty-five years of marriage. Cassie worked several years for Kroger Bakery and St. John Mercy Hospital in Housekeeping before retiring. Cassie loved doing anything that had a “Family Theme”. Cassie was one of the founders of the Annual Mathis Family Reunion in 1976. She loved attending the family reunions and by the grace of God, she attended all but one reunion. Cassie was known for her magnificent cooking skills! She regularly received calls and special requests for her delicious cakes and pies! Cassie was a pretty good Spades player too! She enjoyed dancing with her sisters, granddaughter and nieces to her favorite song “Mom’s Apple Pie.” Cassie was a blessing to everyone she crossed paths with. Cassie departed this life on Sunday November 17, 2024. She had become tired which led to several hospital and rehabilitation stays. She spent her final days at peace and comfortable at home surrounded by loved ones. Cassie was eighty-six years old when she gained her angel wings. Cassie’s memory will be cherished and kept by: her two sons ~ Johnny and Andrew; three grandchildren ~ Randal, Ranell (Anthony) and Tiffany; sixteen great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren; sisters-in-law ~ Alice Mason of Alton, Illinois, Earline Rodgers of Augusta, Georgia, Cathrine Driver of Etta, Mississippi and Mae Anna Mathis of Abbeville, Mississippi; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and several extended family Order of Service PROCESSIONAL SCRIPTURE OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT PRAYER MUSICAL SELECTION CONDOLENCES ANTHONY MORRIS REV. LEROY GREEN REV. TOMMIE PIERSON, JR. FAMILY TRIBUTE MUSICAL SELECTION LIFE REFLECTIONS EULOGY BENEDICTION RECESSIONAL ST. PETER’S CEMETERY 2101 LUCAS AND HUNT ROAD SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63121 ANDREW VAUGHN TIFFANY VAUGHN (SILENT READING WITH SOFT MUSIC) REV. TOMMIE PIERSON, SR. Interment Repast GREATER ST. MARK FAMILY CHURCH 9950 GLENN OWEN DRIVE SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63136 “A Son’s Goodbye” FAMILY CHOIR CHOIR In the quiet of the night, we feel you near, A whisper in the wind, your voice so clear. We remember your warmth, your tender touch, The way you held us close, loved us so much. Your hands, like woven threads, so full of grace, Carried the strength of every embrace. Through life’s storms, you were our light, Guiding us through dark and bright. Now we’ll walk this path without you by our side, But your love is a flame that will never hide. We feel you in the dawn, in each setting sun, In every victory, in each battle won. Though we cannot hold you, we know you're near, A mother’s love, eternal, free from fear. In every step, in every sigh, You live on, forever, in the sky. So, here’s our farewell, but not goodbye, For in our soul, you’ll never die. We’ll carry you with us, day by day, A mother’s love will never fade away. We Love You Mama, ~ Mitt and AnLee ~ and friends.

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Cassie Bell Washington

December 12, 1937 - November 17, 2024