Mildred Jones Cassell, 90, of Eden, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Hospice Home of Rockingham County in Wentworth. A funeral service will be held Friday April 8th 11:00 am at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Overlook Cemetery. A native of Rockingham County, Mrs. Cassell was born May 24, 1920, daughter of the late Ulrich "Buck" Jones and Theresa Shockley Jones. She was a member of Spray Baptist Church and a retiree of Fieldcrest Mills. Surviving are her daughters, Arlene Gardner and husband, David and Teresa Woods and husband, Jeff; son Alan Cassell and wife, Evon of Oakton, VA; brothers, Lawson Jones of Eden and Louis Jones of Burlington; four grandchildren, Mitch Gardner, Cheryl Casper, Jonathan Gardner, and Brad Cassell; and two great-grandchildren, Hunter Casper and Aiden Gardner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John Arley Cassell; and her brother Tommie Jones. The family will receive friends Thursday evening April 7th at Fair Funeral Home from 6:30pm until 8:00pm and other times at 201 Fairway Dr., in Eden. In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice of Rockingham County; 2150 Hwy NC 65 N Wentworth, NC 27320. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Dearest Alan, Evon, and family: We send our deepest heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your Mother. We love you and will keep you in our prayers during your time of grief and sorrow. With much love, Charles & Debbie
Charles & Debbie Whitt
Want to send my prayers to the Cassell family at this time of loss of a loved one.Hope you all will turn to Jesus Christ for comfort and support at this time of missing one loved so much as a Mother or Grandmother or sister or just a close friend.The greatest comfort is that you will see her again...in Heaven May God Bless Mark Ellis
Mark Ellis
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, our hearts and prayers go out to your family at this difficult time. Much love
Keith and Rhonda Evans
Teresa and Arlene your are in my prayers. Your mother is now resting in the loving arms of the Lord. He will also wrap his comforting arms around your family and help you in this time of need. If you need anything, please let us know. With deepest Sympathy Lynn and Whistle Carter.
Lynn and Whistle Carter
I'm praying for the family at this time. Harriett Smith
Mildres Jones Cassell
Arlene, Teresa and Alan my heart goes out to you. Family is so precious and I was extremely lucky that Mildred was my first cousin and she will be greatly missed. Each of you are in my heart and prayers.
Hilda Shockley Jones
Dear Arlene and family, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mildred. We loved working with at the General Office. She was a lady in the best sense of the word. She was always smiling, kind, gracious and caring. Her legacy will through her children and grandchildren. Vicki (Service Dept) and mother Irene (Purchasing Dept)
Vicki (Barnes) Thomasson & Irene Soyars
I am really sorry to hear about your mother, Arlene, Teresa, and Alan. She was always real nice to me, and I loved her a lot. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I love you all.
Carol Gardner Allen
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