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Vashti Cassell Obituary

A funeral service for Mrs. Vashti J. Cassell will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 at St. Paul's Baptist Church, 4247 Creighton Road, Richmond, Va, with The Rev. Dr. Lance Watson, pastor.

Pastor Russell and The Rev. Sylvia Medley of Scott's Run Community Church of West Virginia, will be officiating and The Rev. Gail Jones of St. Paul's Baptist Church, Richmond, assisting. The interment will follow at Southlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum.

Cards and letters of condolence may be sent to the funeral establishment c/o Dr. Macgorine Cassell. Dr. Cassell may be contacted at (304) 685-7013 or Vashti Cassell Anthony at (804) 275-7072.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Cassell online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index from Feb. 20 to Feb. 21, 2009.

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Becky Shaia

February 18, 2009

My condolences to the family and friends of Vashti J. Cassell. I have come to know and respect her grandaughter, Vashti Anthony and was recently informed the name "Vashti" means "lovely". This woman was truly that.
Becky Shaia
SunTrust Mortgage

Vashti Cassell

February 18, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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