June E. Cassady

June E. Cassady, 100, of New Castle, died Monday evening at The Waters following a courageous battle with cancer. June was born January 10, 1908 in Evanston, Illinois, the only child of the late William Albert and Gertrude Emma (Butterfield) Burford. She moved to New Castle in 1926 and earned her teaching certificate from Ball State Teachers College. On June 1, 1929 she married Earl W. Cassady. June spent most of her life teaching literacy to adults and children. She taught migrant workers and immigrants from over 12 nations to read and speak English. She was an avid reader and life-long learner who, even in her last days, stayed very interested and in tune with current events. June had many interests and was an active part of the community. She was involved in the ABWA, Sorosis Club, PTA, Animal Shelter, Order of St. Luke the Physician, Carousel Child Center, CRADLES, Low Vision Group, Alzheimer’s Support Group, Big Brothers Big Sisters, DAR, AARP, and most dear to her, Laubach Literacy. A long-time member of St. James Episcopal Church, she lived with hope and was strong in her faith. She also enjoyed music and played the piano, harmonica, and mandolin. She is survived by sons, Donald G. (wife: Dolores) Cassady of Santa Rosa, CA and Dr. Thomas “Tim” M. Cassady of Ashtabula, OH; daughter-in-law, Betty Cassady of Tulsa, OK; grandchildren, Kimberly (husband: David) Carpenter and Scott M. Cassady both of Santa Rosa, CA, Lori (husband: Greg) Franklin and Cindy (husband: Michael)Bivens both of Oklahoma, and Chelsey and Sarah Cassady both of Ashtabula, OH; and great-grandchildren, Jordan Robinson, T.J. Martin, Cassady and Brandon Bivens all of Oklahoma and Cassady Carpenter of California; and many friends who will miss her dearly as they celebrate her going home to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl W. Cassady in 1964 and a son Earl B. Cassady in 2006. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2008 in South Mound Cemetery followed by a Service of Remembrance at noon at St. James Episcopal Church with Rev. Janet Richardson officiating. Arrangements are in the care of Sproles Family Funeral Home. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. James Episcopal Church, Carousel Child Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters or CRADLES. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com.

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June E. Cassady

January 10, 1908 - October 27, 2008