Cassandra Anne James

So kind, inspiring and encouraging, I was in Cassandra's 2007 summer oil painting class at Penland. It was a wonderful experience that I will remember always. Hoping to locate Cassandra, and thank her for her long lasting influence, I was shocked to find her obituary. So many times I have thought of her while painting and will always be inspired by her. Thank you, dear teacher. d

Casey, the artist out of place illustrating for The Popular in El Paso! The lovely cello, my first recipe for whole wheat bread and explorations in the canyons of New Mexico......rest in peace my beautiful friend. Thank you for being you!

Mrs. James taught me more in the short time together than most people I have a lifetime with. I will always cherish our memories and she will forever be within my heart. Thank you thank you thank you Lord for blessing my life with such an amazing person!
I Love You Mrs. James!

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

I knew Cassandra in her other life. She was Casey, in those days. The young gun art majors at UTEP would get together and plan our lives as the next group of super artists. Casey, Rick and I improvised spontaneous music together. We played our favorite songs and the hits of the day. Rick Hernandez played acoustic guitar and sang, Casey on that soul of the earth sounding cello and yours truly on eclectic electric guitar and harmony. We made some of the most beautiful sounds I have ever heard....

I remember her as a happy, happy person. May God bless each member of her family and comfort them at this time.

Cassandra and I were in Orchestra together at Poly High. She was so talented. Sad to have the world lose such a wonderful person.

Cassandra made so many wonderful contributions. As a high school friend, she was always so kind and positive. God bless.