Cassie Bell Washington's Obituary
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 ~
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