Cassie Rutledge
January 13, 1980 ~ November 1, 2009
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Fletcher ~ Cassandra "Cassie" Anne Rutledge, 29, of Fletcher, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009.
She was born in Buncombe County and was the daughter of Arthur Eugene and Diane Coleman Rutledge of Arden.
She preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Hugh and Selma Worley Rutledge and maternal grandmother, Anne Odom Coleman.
She was a 1998 graduate of TC Roberson High School, a graduate of the University of North Carolina � Asheville, and a sister of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority.
More recently she worked as the Community Association Property Administrator at Mountain Aire in Burnsville, NC. Cassie was a lifelong member of Skyland United Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, Hampton Howard Rutledge of Cameron, NC; maternal grandfather, Solomon Hampton Coleman of Lady Lakes, Fl., as well as many other close family members and friends.
Cassie was known for her generosity of spirit, compassion for others, passion for life, love of animals, loyalty to family and friends, a wonderful laugh, and a smile that warmed everyone she met.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 6, 2009 at Skyland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Keith Turman and Rev. Ellis Rouse.
Burial will follow in Calvary Episcopal Churchyard.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Thursday at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mimi Paige Foundation, 1420 N. Fork Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711 or to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Triangle/ Eastern NC Chapter, 7721 Six Forks Road, Suite 136, Raleigh, NC 27615.
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Cassie,
May your light shine on us from above. You were an amazing soul and will be missed beyond words.
To the Rutledge family,
I am truly sorry for you loss. Cassie was a beautiful person who touched so many lives. May your memories of her give you strength to make it through this difficult time.
Love,
Desiree
We first had the opportunity to know Cassie when she worked with us at Champion Hills and later at CB. She had the greatest, sweetest attitude of any young person that I had ever been around. It was a true joy to have known her.
To the Rutledge family:
I hope you find comfort in knowing that Cassie touched the lives of so many people from so many different walks of life. She was a genuine, caring soul…
May God hold you all close during the coming days.
Cassie you where a great friend. I know that God is smiling and is welcoming you home. You will be missed Girl!
Cassie you will be truly missed. Your heart of gold will live through all those that you have touched in your precious existence!! May God give your family strength and peace throughout this rough time! Fly with the angels Cassie! ♥
My thoughts and prayers are with the Rutledge family at this time. Cassie filled the room with her joy everyday she was with us, let her memory live on in the hearts of all she touched. I will miss you Cassie, til we meet again.
Cassie I heard so many great things about you through my daughter Adrienne. You are a dear sweet soul and now you’re home in heaven with the Lord. Our prayers and condolences to your family.
Diane and Gene,
Please know that my prayers are with you now and in the days to come. My heart aches for you and your family. May the peace of God that passeth all understanding be with you.
Cassie, you will be missed. You were such a beautiful person with the biggest smile. You and your family are in my prayers.
It seems like yesterday we were all in High School, and now we have moved into different places yet our lives are still intertwined. I will always have wonderful memories of Cassie, and though this makes no sense, I take comfort in knowing we will see her again. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Susan
Mr & Mrs Rutledge & Hampton;
There are no words to express the grief and heartbreak. I can only hope the love circulating around Cassie provides some type of peace to you in such a hard time. Your Angel is watching down on all of us now, thank you for allowing her to be a part of our lives. We are all better for having known her.
Love you all,
Tiffany
It is so sad when someone dies so young and we want to ask ourselves why? God needed you Cassie for something bigger and better. You will be missed so much. You are a beautiful person inside and out. I love you!
Cassie was such a sweet and loving person. We are all the better for having known her. Cassie is truly an angel. My thoughts and prayers are with the Rutledge family.
Cassie, you were obviously so much to so many! Our prayers and condolences to your family. We will all miss her!
Cassie you truly had a heart of gold and brought a ray of sunshine everywhere you went. It was truly a pleasure and honor to call you my friend. To the Rutledge family, Cassie was so many things to so many people. She was truly an amazing individual! My sincere condolences to you during this time! You will all be in my thoughts and prayers!
Diane, Gene, and Coleman family:
I am so very sorry for your loss; you are each in my thoughts and prayers; May God comfort you and ease your grief
Diane and Gene, I am so sorry to hear about Cassie. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I can only imagine your pain and pray you find peace in knowing you are loved by many. I will talk to you soon.
Thelma
Dear Family; We are so sorry for your loss. Cassie was always shinning and always had a hug and story to tell. We know she is at peace with God and is probably got her space in heaven decorated… She will always be with us, in a song, in the sun shine and most of all in our hearts.
Cassie was a beautiful person on the inside and out. My prayers are with you all.
You were a ray of sunshine Cassie! ALways had a smile on your face & such a sweet sincere voice. And your giggle w/ that snort added to the end, ALWAYS got everyone to laugh! You are now in the ‘homes’ of homes, HEAVEN! And I know your shining down on all of us! Thanks for being such a true person Cassie. We will miss you!
Diane, Gene & Hampton,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of immense grief. Cassie always brought such a bright light to a room. She will be missed by all who knew her, but left behind wonderful memories for all to remember.
My heart breaks that this world has lost such a truly amazing person, way too soon. Cassie was loved by everyone, and I mean EVERYONE.
To her parents: you reared an incredible girl to be a beautiful woman, inside and out. May you find peace during this difficult time. You were so blessed to have been given her as your daughter, and judging by the truly sincere, sweet, and loving person she became as an adult, she was so fortunate to have had you both as parents.
As a friend who has known Cassie since Middle School -she will be missed by the entire Roberson class of ’98.
I am so sorry for your loss. She was always a great friend to my sister, Stacey.
Diane and Gene,
I can only imagine the pain you are going through and hope you find comfort in the prayers and love that surrounds you during this difficult time.
We knew Cassie from our Skyland UMC days and please know that we hold you and your family close in our hearts and prayers.
Ron and Patti Dayton
Gene, Dianne and Hampton, please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. May the Lord watch over you and keep you through the coming days…….and may the peace of knowing that Cassie is in the loving arms of God bring comfort and peace to your hearts.
My heart goes out to Cassie’s family. She touched so many in her short time here and everyone that knew Cassie loved her. You will be missed
Cassie was always upbeat and a joy to be around every day. I’m better for having known her. Celebrate her life and how many she touched. Our thoughts are with the Rutledge family as they try to cope with this tragedy.
Dear Rutledge Family,
I went to school with Cassie in Asheville and, as so many others have said, I remember her as a sweet, genuine, and fun-loving soul. Her passing is a great loss to everyone who ever knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family during this hard time. May God hold you in his loving arms and carry you through.
Cassie, I remember many wonderful years with you…cheerleading and hanging out and having a great time. We will miss you greatly, but cherish the memories. May God Bless You and Keep You until we see you again.
Words simply cannot express my heartbreak for your family during this time. I think that any one of us that had Cassie in our lives were truly blessed. Such a sweet and wonderful soul. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. I am so very sorry for you loss.
Words cannot describe this loss. Cassie was a dear friend who brought tremendous joy to so many lives. Her beautiful smile and loving heart will remain with us always.
Mr. and Mrs. Rutledge and Hampton,
My deepest sympathies for your loss. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Cassie meant so much to us all.
I have some of the most wonderful memories of Cassie from middle and high school. One in particular involves Cassie trying to teach me a Roberson cheer and remaining ever so patient and optimistic as I attempted to ‘nail it.’ Pretty sure I never did.
Cassie was so genuine. Genuinely nice. Genuinely caring. I know the entire TCR graduating class of ’98 loved and respected her. We will all miss her deeply.
My deepest condolences for Mr. and Mrs. Rutledge and Hampton. My husband and I will continue to send up many prayers for you from Chicago.
Its hard to imagine that we’ve known each other for almost 25 years now. And still to this day I can remember your beautiful smile walking up and down the halls of Glen Arden. You touched a lot of people Cassie, and leave us all with remarkable memories. I will miss you dearly and always love you.
Mr.and Mrs. Rutledge, and Hampton…I cant posssibly imagine what you are experiencing right now. I am undoubtedly blessed to have grown up with Cassie. She made us all smile each and everyday. She truly reached us all in ways you cant explain.
Dear Gene & Diane,
Words can’t say how sorry I am for your loss. It is always difficult losing a child and losing one as special as Cassie makes it even harder. Please know that I am praying that God will give you the strength to go on and that Cassie is in a much better place then any of us. We will see her again of that I have no doubt. Please know that if there is anything I can do for you during this difficult time all you have to do is ask. May God’s love shine on both of you now as you face these difficult days. Peace to you both.
I am so sorry for your loss. Cassie was a wonderful person, and I enjoyed working with her at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove. She always had a smile or a kind word for those around her, and she will be missed!
Cassie, I am a better person having known you and I thank God for putting you in my life. Your bright smile is shining down on all of us from heaven and I rejoice in the fact that you are living in eternity with our Lord free of the burden of diabetes. You friendship was deeply important to me and I will forever cherish the short, but wonderful time that we had to become dear friends. God bless you Diane, Gene, and Hampton. 1 Peter 5:7
I am so sorry for your loss. Cassie was a wonderful person. She always had a kind word and a sweet smile for everyone. She will be missed. God speed to the family.
Dear Diane,
How very sad I feel for you and your family. I cannot even comprehend how you all are feeling. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie
Cassie, your kindness and love were always contagious. I will never forget your beautiful smile and kind heart. Heaven is a better place with you as an angel.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Rutledge family and the many people whose lives were touched by Cassie.
Cassie – It’s true, you were a kind, genunine soul. I’m grateful for the memories made with you throughout middle school and high school. I am certainly praying for your family as they deal with your absence now. Much love,
Mary
Cassie was a precious person and we will miss her so much. Her smile was warm, sweet, and contagious. I was really enjoying our budding friendship and sharing the ‘joy of signing’ with her. Diane, Gene, and the rest of Cassie’s family, our hope is in the Lord, and so we pray for your peace and comfort, knowing that Cassie is with Jesus now.
My heart and thoughts go out to those who will remain here missing Cassie.
Dear Cassie,
You lit up the room with your smile and ready laughter whenever your entered a room; it was such a joy to have you with us! I felt that you genuinely cared about each and every one of us by sharing your loving presence. You were taken from us far too soon and I will miss you.
Dear Diane, Gene and family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Cassie was very special and I know that in her passing a big hole is left in your hearts right now. Have peace in knowing that she is with our loving Savior in a place where there is joy, peace and freedom from disease. We know and look forward to seeing her again in heaven!
In God’s love, Judy
Cassie, I will always remember your beautiful smile and your aura of light. The world just became a little dimmer. We will miss you.
Dear Diane and family, I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your wonderful and beautiful daughter. I unfortunately know the pain and sadness associated with the loss of a child. Cassie will always live and rejoice in your heart. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Cassie, you were such a kind person and a true friend to everyone you knew. I can still see your beautiful smile and hear your contagious laugh. Your positive outlook on life was rare and made an everlasting impression on us all. We are so lucky to have had you in our lives, if only for a short amount of time. I will miss you more than words can say.
My deepest sympathies go out to Cassie’s family. May your wonderful memories of her keep you strong during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Cassie has touch alot of people in a short time. If we can do anything let us know. We will be praying for all the family. Our deepest sympathy.
The Staff of Kmart Pharmacy
Cassie was a wonderful addition to the Mountain Air family- always smiling and extremely helpful. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers will be with the Rutledge family.
Wow – the love and joy that radiated from Cassie each day…she truly was a kindred spirit! She made us all laugh…and I loved to hear her stories, her love for her family, how her brother would play practical jokes on her growing up and how much she loved him for it, how great her parents were…and, of course, the love she had for Molly! Always smiling, always cheerful, always living life to its fullest. She always made it a point to have M&Ms on her desk for us to snack on…always thoughtful, always positive, and always glowing. We miss her!
God loaned you a daughter.
May your memories give you strength.
Dear Gene, Diane and Hampton:
How can I ever express how deeply sorry I am for your great loss. Cassie was always so sweet and kind to me and to Trevor. She always had that beautiful smile and that twinkle in her eyes. Everyone could just see the joy and the kindness in her. Trevor is so very sad and is having a hard time understanding, as is everyone I am sure. God is good and I believe he has a plan for everything. God must have needed another Angel, so Cassie will be that Angel. My heart and my prayers are with you and I am just a phone call away, if there is anything at all I can do.
Love and Prayers
Robbie & Trevor
Diane, My heartfelt sympathy is extended to you and your family at this most difficult time. I pray God will comfort and give to you needed emotional and physical strength in the days ahead.
All of us are deeply saddened by the loss of a truly amazing person. Cassie has made me smile and laugh ever since middle school and high school. She will be missed. And words can’t describe this well enough. Because of Cassie I can keep smiling and laughing as I remember the life she shared with all of us.
Diane, Gene & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Cassie’s passing. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Cassie, you were a joy to be around and to work with each day. We are grieving with your parents but know that you are with the Lord. God bless you for your life and the influence that you have had on so many others.
Dear Gene and Diane,
We are so sorry to hear about Cassie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Yours,
Meg and Jorg
We are so sorry for your lose. Cassie touched everyone she met.
You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers since I heard yesterday morning. There are not enough words to express how I feel for you at this time. I can only imagine… May God Bless you with peace and comfort.
Cassie, you touched my heart in so many wonderful ways. You will always be remebered as one of the sweetest and most cheerful, carrying people i ever had the pleasure of knowing. I have been truely blessed to call you my friend. Thank you for the memories. Always will you be remebered and never forgotten. I love you sweetie.
To the family, i grieve for your loss. My heart, as well as many go out to you and the rest of your family in this time.
WE WILL WALK AGAIN
The shock is over
Reality has set in
The tears still rain
The heart still aches
Your smile will reign again
Your kind words to be remembered
Your love still flows
Your good works delivered
You loved and gave
Influenced and Inspired
Laughed and cried
For thus your a bride
You deserved better than man could offer
So He brought you up and made you his
It doesn’t come easy
As no good things do
But His work is complete
She is with You
We will soon follow
And pass on the sorrow
We will never forget Cassandra Anne
The God sent lamb
We miss you and love you
We will walk again
God Thank You for sending such a caring gentle loving passionate woman to touch our lives and to remind us what this journey is all about!!!!!!
Peace be with the Rutledges
Dear Rutledge Family,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of Cassie. We are so proud of the daughter you raised, and the life she led. She was a wonderful woman with a beautiful smile that made an impact on so many lives. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to know her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and may God make himself known and bless you during this tough time.
Psalm 91:1-2
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’
To the Rutledge Family, Our thoughts go out to your family and we are truly sorry for the loss of Cassie. She was a wonderful neighbor and will be greatly missed. Sincerely, Nikki & Hunter and everyone at Brickton Village
The kind, loving, and unjudgemental spirit that Cassie had will be missed by all. She truly was a very special person that touched everyone she met.
Cassie-you touched so many people in so many loving ways….you will always be remembered….condolences to the family on this great loss.-Linsey
I knew cassie only as a classmate in high school, but she was always very kind and happy! I pray for your family during this time of grief!
I knew Cassie as a classmate in middle and high school. She was so kind, intelligent, and always smiling!
She and her family are in my thoughts.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Diane
My heart aches at hearing of the loss of your beautiful daughter. Words are difficult to express what I feel for you and your family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May the comfort of a higher being sustain you and your family during this difficult time. I will continue to pray for peace and understanding.
Diane, Gene & Hampton,
Cassie was admired and loved by everyone who knew her. I have many fond memories of Cassie. May God grant you comfort and strength in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gene, Diane and Hampton;
Words cannot convey the sorrow we feel for you all…..Cassie was loved by so many and was and will always be a beautiful young lady. Have so many fond memories of her and feel priviledged to have known her. You will see her again, this is assured but I know that doesn’t help now…know that so many prayers are on your behalf for the courage and strength to go through these next several months. You are all loved abundantly specifically by our Savior. We love you guys!!!!!!!!!!!
The Testo family sends our condolences.
Diane and Gene:
Tom and I both want you to know our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow. God Bless you and your family.
My prayers are with you at this time of great sorrow. Cassie was a bright ray of sunshine she will truly be missed.
Diane, if there is anything I can do for you please, please call me any time night or day…I’ve been wanting to call and am forcing myself not to as I know you are slammed with calls and well wishers and you’re probably so tired by now you can’t see or think straight. But know that whatever you need, whenever you need it I am but a phone call away. We will see you thursday evening……
Please know that Mary and I will keep the Rutledge family in our prayers.
Diane,
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I had the right words to help you through this time. If there is anything I can do please do not hesitate.
Gene, Diane,and Hampton,
We are thinking of you, and our prayers will be ongoing. Cassie wlll always be blessing to so many of us who were lucky to know her.
We will see you on Thursday.
Phil, Robin, and Jamie Shope
Cassie and I talked a few weeks ago at church and I will always
remember how bright she was and how full of life she was. She will be truly missed by our church family.
We can never understand what God has planned but someday it will be shown to us. The one thing that we can be sure of is that Cassie is now in the ams of her Lord and Savior and her family that has gone on before her. Love and Blessings, Jan
Dear Diane and Gene, I was so sorry to hear of Cassie passing away today. Knowing you both and then getting to know Cassie when she and I both were at CB was a rare treat! She was a happy, sweet girl. Please know I am thinking of you both now. Shaw
Dear Rutledge Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Cassie will never be forgotten. She was an amazing person who enjoyed life. I have many fond memories of Cassie through elementary and middle school. My dad and I send our deepest condolences, we are praying for you and your family.
Hampton and Family:
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I hope you can find peace in your memories and turn to each other for support. May God Bless all of you.
Diane, Gene, and Hampton,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. What a blessing and inspiration Cassie was to all who knew her. Know that you are surrounded by family and friends who love and reach out to you.
Always, Elaine
Diane, Gene & Hampton – not sure if you remember me or not, but I lived next door to you until I was about 8… i’ve remained friends with the Reeds, and heard about the passing of Cassie tonight. I have so many fond memories of growing up with Cassie and Hampton – from remembering Lady chasing cars, Cassie getting called out for yelling on her Big Wheel too loud, to daring Hampton to ride down Forest Ridge Dr (and he had to get stitches as a result)… those are the things that made my childhood memorable. I’ll be thinking of you. I’m very sorry for your loss.
Julie Mock
Gene and Diane,
I was dumbstruck to hear the news this morning. From the bottom of our hearts, all our sympathies are with you as well as our prayers. What a warm and wondereful person, what a warm and wonderful life. We are all deeply touched. Jim and Bobbi
Dear Rutledge Family,
I am so grateful to have known Cassie. It seems like yesterday she was brightening the halls of TC with her smile and laughter. My deepest sympathies to your family- may your memories of Cassie comfort you during this difficult time.
I met Cassie when I first began working at Coldwell Banker. I used to go home and share stories with my husband how the the friendliest person worked at the front desk and how lucky they were to have her there to greet people. Cassie was so happy-go-lucky and fun to be around. She truly was a wonderful person and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Cassie you will be missed by so many. I only knew you a short time, yet you left an impression on my life as you did with so many others.
To the Rutledge Family; you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane:
Know that you are in my prayers. Enjoy the good memories.
Paula Bryson
Dear Rutledge Family,
My deepest and sincerest condolences go out to you and your family. While Cassie and I went to T.C. Roberson together, I didn’t really get to know her until we started at UNC Asheville. At that time she became a true and dear friend and could lighten up any bad day with her bright and beautiful smile. She will truly be missed.
Jonathan Moorrees
Dear Diane & Gene,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Coming from a bereaved mother myself I can truly relate to the lost of losing a child. The memories you have of Cassie will keep her living forever in your heart, which will put a smile on your face, everytime you think of her. God will walk with you every step of the way as you begin this grief journey. If you ever need to talk to another parent, please feel free to call me. My number is 828-890-8227, and my e-mail is mgollnic@gte.net
Hugs and prayers,
Marisol-forever Jose’s mom
The Compassionate Friends – a support group for bereaved parents who have lost a child of any cause.
Letty, myself, and our kids are all thinking of your family, and wishing we could be with you in NC.
I have so many fond memories of playing with Cassie and Hampton all around Arden, and wish I could have kept in closer contact once we moved here to Texas. Our love and happy thoughts are with you.
Gene, Diane, and Hampton: James called me this morning to tell me about Cassie. I am deeply moved by her passing. Your family has always meant a lot to everyone in our family, the friendship and the caring has been a blessing. Our prayers are with all of you.
Dear Rutledge Family,
I saw Cassie’s name in today’s Citizen-Times and am so sorry to hear of your loss. Although I did not know her well and it has been some time since I last saw her, she impressed me as being a caring and wonderful person. Again, my sincere condolences to you and I am sure, a very wide circle of family and friends.
Diane: I remember we were pregnant at the same time, and you came to a football game. Gene, obviously a ‘two dab man’, was quite impressed with himself, escorting two pregnant women.
I cannot imagine the pain of losing Cassie, but hope you three can remember the good times.
Dear Rutledge Family
I worked with Cassie at Mountain Air Country Club. We have shared many laughs and fun stories about our animals. I was so happy to see her get her kitten and could see what joy ‘Molly’ brought to her life. My heart grieves for your family. Cassie seemed like a daughter to me, and I will miss her sorely. God bless you and hold you during this time. I will keep you in my prayers.
Diane: I remember we were pregnant at the same time, and you came to a football game. Gene, obviously a ‘two dab man’, was quite impressed with himself, escorting two pregnant women.
I cannot imagine the pain of losing Cassie, but hope you three can remember the good times.
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cassie touched your life and your soul just by smiling. I miss her. Please accept my condoleances!
Cecile
Colleague at Mountain Air Country Club – Facebook friend
Gene and Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. I didn’t know Cassie very well but she seemed like a very sweet young lady. I can’t begain to realize how you must feel losing a daughter, but know that the Lord is in control and Cassie finished the work he had for her and now she is in a much better place. Walking the streets of gold. Your are in our prayers.
Dear Rutledge Family,
Please know that my prayers are with you. I am asking the Lord on a daily basis to fill your hearts with His grace and mercy in this time of loss. The memories I have of Cassie are precious to me, and my heart hurts that someone so wonderful had to pass so soon.
With much love and prayers
Dan Collins
To the Rutledge family,
I am so sorry for your loss, please know that you’re in my thoughts.
To Diane, Gene, and Hampton,
I am so very very sorry for your loss of beautiful Cassie. She was and is an amazing spirit. I hope you find peace and comfort in all of those who knew and loved her so dearly. She will be greatly missed and never forgotten. So much love sent your way….
Ryan
Diane, I never had the pleasure to meet Cassie though we spoke of her often. Many cultures believe that a new star is born in the heavens when a young life is lost. From this time forward Cassie’s star will gleam with the reflected love of her friends and family and the love she bore for them. My prayers for you and Gene are for comfort and remembrance of the love.
Don
I’m sorry for the Rutledge’s loss. Cassie is such a special person, she had to way to turn everyone’s frown upside down, corny but true. She will be greatly missed.
Dear Rutledge Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. With her beautiful spirit, Cassie spread joy to all who met her. I wish I could be in Asheville on Friday, but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Catie Ashburn Hester
Dear Rutledge Family,
I was online Tuesday when I read about Cassie. I worked with Cassie at Coldwell Banker; she was always smiling and a joy to be around. I am very sorry for your loss. Cassie was an inspiration to so many of us. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Sweet Cassie, you were a bright ray of sunshine everytime I saw you. I feel very privilaged to have known you. My deepest sympathy goes out to your family and friends. I know you are where you need to be according to God’s plan but you will be missed so very much! I know you are with some very fine people up there and you will be watching over us!
I’m sorry for your loss, I’m thankful To have known Cassie.
Diane,Gene & Hampton
I was so sorry to hear about your loss of Cassie, when Gary sent the email. Even though I did not know her well, I know she lived a wonderful and loving life. My thoughts and prayers are very much with you and many blessings to such long time family friends.
Cassie was one of the most special people I’ve ever known and made me a better person. My thoughts and prayers are with Mr and Mrs Rutledge and Hampton. Cassie will always be a special part of my life.
Condolences from the Moseley family, Cassie was a wonderful person who will be missed by all.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Rutledge.
Please accept my sincerest condolences. I had the privilege of working with Cassie at Coldwell Banker. She was such a lovely and considerate lady. She was a dedicated worker, but always had time to recognize all and share her wonderful smile. She was a very kind and thoughtful person. She will be greatly missed. I am thankful for having known her. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
We live in the same condo as Cassie. She was always so friendly and always had a smile on her face. We have a lab who LOVED her and she always loved to see him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, and we will miss seeing her smiling face.
Cassie and I worked together at Coldwell Banker for several years. I can still hear that unique laugh….she called me ‘LV’ with a certain emphasis which always made my day. One day we found out that Asheville High was in a lock-down and Cassie was so upset. Her Mom was working at the school that day and she couldn’t get a hold of her. She called her brother and was extremely upset that she couldn’t get in touch with her Mom. Luckily everything turned out fine. Cassie was so proud of her family. Life goes on but will never be the same without her………
Gene, Diane and Hampton,
Cassie will be missed by so many people. Please know that we can only imagine the heartbreak and pain you must be feeling right now. We will continue to pray for your family.
Dear Rutledge Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Cassie was a wonderful young lady and touched so many lives. Your little Angel will be truly missed. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
I was so sad to hear about the loss of Cassie. She was in my class when she was little. She was so sweet and always had a special place in my heart. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandra Miller
Dear Rutledge Family,
I had the pleasure of working with your Cassie at Mounain Air, I know you know this but she was an extraordinary person, always smiling, full of joy, and always willing to help our office any way she could. She was a true professional. My memory of her will always be as a ray of sunshine.
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know my family and I are praying and asking our Lord to comfort each of you in this most difficult of times.
God Bless you always,
Dave and Sharon Coe
Dear Rutledge Family,
I am sorry for your loss. I loved working with Cassie at Mountain Air and will miss seeing her bright smile and hearing her beautiful laughter.
Cassie had a way about her that could turn one of my worst days around just by coming by and smiling. I will miss her as I know you will.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Shockey
Dear Rutledge Family,
If I could sit across the porch from God, I would thank him for lending us Cassie. The memories of her smiling face will never disappear. If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to ask.
Love,
Damon
Dear Rutledge Family,
I didn’t know Cassie for very long, but as I was training her to take over my Mountain Air position, we worked very closely for weeks. She was so bright and shiny that it was disarming at times, but I came to know that her love of life and of those around her was completely genuine. I am blessed to know her and look forward to our reunion in Heaven. I pray you take comfort in our God who ‘…is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms…’ Deut 33:27
Love in Christ,
Joan
Words can’t express the great sorrow we feel for your family during this difficult time. We pray that the Lord will give you peace and comfort in the days to come.
Dear Rutledge Family,
I was so sorry to learn of Cassie’s passing. Although I didn’t know her well, I can say that her smile and sunny disposition certainly lit up the world around her. We were blessed at IPM to have the opportunity to know her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time and the days to come. May you feel the loving comfort of the hand of God.
Blessings in Christ,
Dear Rutledge Family,
You are in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Dear Rutledge Family,
I am so sorry to learn of Cassie’s passing. We met only a couple of months ago when she would stop in the Exxon station after work, where we would talk at times for 20-30 minutes. She was truly a beautiful person who had a smile that would light up any room she entered. I will continue to pray asking that our lord will bless each of you during this most difficult time. God bless…
I am so sorry to hear about Cassie. My prayers are with her family.
Cassie was always a wonderful person. I knew her thru out school and she was always smiling. She made everyone smile around her. God has a wonderful Angel now in which will be watching over us everyday!!! Cassie you will be truly missed… I have memories of us in school together and from this day forward, I shall cherish those memories.
To the Rutledge Family: my thoughts and prayers go out to your family. You had a wonderful daughter and sister. My heart aches for you. May God Bless you in this time of loss. If you shall need anything, please let me know. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Cassie, you always brought a smile to everyone you came in contact with and I know you are smiling on us from heaven.
My thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends. God Bless and you will forever be missed.
I am devastated at your loss and send all my love and prayers for all of you. Cassie is so beautiful and I can’t imagine what you must be going through. Know that you are you are loved and in our thoughts.
We are all shocked and saddened by Cassie’s passing. I have know Cassie only since she came to Mountain Air but know she must have been a wonderful person. She ALWAYS had a warm smile for everyone.
Dear Rutledge Family- I am so truly sorry for your loss. I worked with Cassie at CB. She truly was a joy, always with a smile on her face and a genuine kindness of spirit. She was an angel here on earth and I feel blessed to have known her.
I just want you all to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Cassie will be missed by many. I pray for God’s peace that passes all understanding to surround you all during this time and in the days to come.
Love, Amy
Dear Rutledge Family,
Cassie and I worked together at Coldwell Banker, she made my day brighter each and every time I saw her. Her love of life, family, friends and animals always fascinated me. Cassie had the warmest smile and heart. I pray for you all during this time and thereafter. May God Bless you all.
Blessings and Prayers to the Rutledge family.
Cassie will be missed by all those she touched.
Diane and Gene…Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. We pray that the Lord will embrace you in his loving arms and help to ease the burden of your loss. May God Bless all of your family. Janice and Gary
I met Cassie when she worked at Coldwell Banker. She was such a lovely girl and always had a smile on her face. I told her I went to school with her uncle,Cha Cha (Howard) and that he was the smartest boy in our class at Valley Springs. My thoughts and condolences to the family.Nancy
Gene, Diane and Hampton, I will never know what you are going through at this time, but know that you are all in my heart and prayers. Cassie was a light in many lives and will be missed by us all. Someday we will be the lucky ones when we join her in our heavenly home. God be with you.
I love you,
Susan
Gene and Diane, I am so sorry to hear about Cassie. Gene, you were one of my role models growing up in the sixties, and I know Cassie was a role model to all she knew and grew up with, and always will be. Peace be with you all.
Dear Diane, Gene and Hampton,
My love and prayers are with the entire family as you go through these difficult hours and days. I hope it brings comfort to know you all have a very beautiful, loving, angelic soul sending her love to you. Love of Cassie is, and will be forever more, in countless hearts.
I will always hold Cassie in my heart as one of my extended children. She will be dearly missed by me and my family. I pray that she is at peace and finding the happiness she so deserves. Aunt Barb
Dear Gene, Diane & Hampton,
We are so sorry for your loss. Cassie was a GREAT kid, beautiful both inside and out. She was a godsend to me (Nancy) when she helped with my Sunday School class. We will miss her. Blessings, Steve & Nancy
To the Rutledge Family,
I had the pleasure of working with Cassie at Mountain Air. She is one of those people you won’t forget. She always had a big smile, a can do attitude and a great laugh! She definitely will be missed.
Debbie Vicha
I am so very sorry. My prayers are with all of you. with warmest love
Diane,
My heart is broken for you and your family. I will be praying for you to have the grace and peace only Christ can give during this time.
My English III classes send their thoughts and prayers to you and are so sorry about Cassie
All our love,
Alpha Xi Delta
I am so sorry for your loss. I will never forget meeting Cassie and hanging out with her and her friends when Mormor and I visited your family a few years ago. She was so nice and bubbly. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Diane, Gene and Hampton,
I just heard about Cassie. I’m truly shocked and very saddened. Cassie will always be the little ball of energy that played with my girls not so many years ago. Many have mentioned in this guestbook her zest for life and that was obvious even back then. I’ll treasure my memories of her smile and laughter.
The world is a sadder place without her but our loss is heaven’s gain. My heart goes out to you and my family and I will keep you in our prayers.
I am very saddened to hear about Cassie. I have been her dental hygienist for a couple of years and she was such a fun and personable patient. Your family is in my prayers.
Diane, Hampton, and Gene…I am so sorry for your loss. We have wonderful memories of Cassie and Hampton coming over to our house to play with Brad and Amy for so many years on Hickory Hills. I always enjoyed her, she was a beautiful young lady and a special friend to our family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
With Love,
Jean Graham, Brad and Amy
My thoughts and prayers are with the family…I’m sorry for your loss..
Mrs. Rutledge, I am just now learning of the loss of your beautiful Cassie. I am so sorry. No one ever understand why the Lord brings his childern home so early. But his plan is perfect and his promise is true. One day we will see her again. Thank you for introducing her to me. And thank you for sharing in her and your excitement when she made the cheerleading team at Roberson. You were a very proud mom. She was a sweet girl and will always be with you and your family. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as what would have been her 30th birthday arrives. May the Lord comfort you.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I knew Cassie from school and of all the moments and memories that i have and shared with her the one that stands out the most was my last day of school. Cassie made it a point to give me the biggest hug as I walked down those halls one last time. She left everyone she met with a warm heart and a smile on their face. Cassie I will always remember your smile.
Mrs. Rutledge,
My deepest condolences for your loss. While I never met your beautiful daughter, I’m sure she was just as delightful and sweet as you! You inspired me to always be better, and I thank you for that. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
I am so sorry to hear for your loss. And a great loss it was. Willingly we should thank God and appreciate the fact that she is in a far better place. But unfortunately, those whose lives she has brightened and touched will surely never be the same. It was a great honor to know Cassie and to have her as a fellow classmate at TC Roberson. She always wore a smile on her face. I always thought she was a very beautiful and sweet girl. My deepest condolences go out to your family. She will truly be missed.