Jacquelyne R. Cassada
December 29, 2020
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Jackie Cassada passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Mission Hospital.
She was born in Asheville and lived her whole life here except for a brief time in the Boston area. She attended St. Joan of Arc Elementary School and St. Genevieve-of-the-Pines High School, graduating as class valedictorian. She received her B.A. from Wellesley College, which she earned on a full four-year scholarship.
After college she worked for Radcliffe College and Harvard University. She was a professional musician and writer, creating several fantasy books and short stories as well as game books.
Jackie moved back to her beloved mountains, working for the Buncombe County Library System for 30 years. She played in three area bands as well as continuing her writing career.
She is survived by her brother, Herman M. Cassada III; nephew H.M.Cassada IV; and her domestic partner of 56 years, Anne E. Rea. She has many relatives and far-flung friends.
She is sorely missed and will never be forgotten.
Those who wish may make donations to the Asheville Animal Shelter in lieu of flowers.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
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Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
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TO THE FAMILY OF JACKIE CASSADA: JUST WANTED TO SEND YOU ALL THIS SHORT NOTE TO LET YOU ALL KNOW THAT YOU ALL ARE ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS & IN MY PRAYERS EVERY DAY & ESPECIALLY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL ALWAYS & KEEP YOU ALL IN HIS LOVING CARE. I ALSO WANTED TO LET YOU ALL KNOW THAT I WORKED AT PACK MEMORIAL LIBRARY ( ASHEVILLE BUNCOMBE LIBRARY SYSTEM) WITH JACKIE CASSADA ( UNTIL SHE RETIRED ). I ALSO LOVED HER SENSE OF HUMOR.
LOVE IN CHRIST, JEAN SHEAROUSE
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Skip,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss your sister, Jackie. I will keep you in my prayers.
We were old school friends beginning at St. Joan of Arc, through St. Genevieve’s, and beyond our adult years. While we never saw each often, we always had much to talk about when we met. We shared good times growing up making lots of memories. Her love of books, talent in music, and writing, were special. Her love of family, friends, and animals will always be her legacy. She was kind soul that leaves her spirit behind for all of us.
I’m so sorry to hear this news. As long as it’s been since I’ve lived in Asheville, “Jac and Nic” are two names that correlate with everyone and everything I knew and loved there. -Kristen Linkous (Sam Crabtree’s mom)
A wonderful person and friend
I am so saddened at the world’s loss of Jackie. She was a kind, wise and brilliant person who gave much to all she touched. I grieve that we won’t ever again be graced in person with her beautiful singing voice.
My heart is always with you Nicki and with Skip and Family and with all who were close to Jackie.
Jackie sat close to me in all our classes and I was always jealous of her quick mind and powers of retention. I remember the many guitar sessions in the Crescent and our Advanced Biology trip to the coast. I was so glad to see her at our most recent reunion. My best wishes to Nicky and all the family.