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Cassandra W. Burns

1971 - 2021

Cassandra W. Burns obituary, 1971-2021, Cedar Rapids, IA

BORN

1971

DIED

2021

Cassandra Burns Obituary

CASSANDRA W. BURNS Cedar Rapids Cassandra "Sam" Wanette Burns, 49, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on March 2, 2021. Sam was born on Sept. 8, 1971, in Dallas, Texas. Sam lived big and loved big. She was survived by her three children, Dakota (23), Brittany (20), and Brandon (14); her mother, Wendy; her brother, Steve, and his wife, Audra; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and baby brother, John Richard. There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 6, with a visitation at 10 a.m. All services will be held at Cedar Rapids First Assembly, 3233 Blairs Ferry Rd., Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. Please enter through door three.

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Published by The Gazette on Mar. 4, 2021.

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Tina Scadden-Clark

February 27, 2024

I miss you every single day! You were my best friend and we always had so much fun together! I love you and miss you so muxh

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PAM VRCHOTICKY

March 4, 2021

I have known this young lady most of her life and my heart goes out to Steve and Wendy. Wish I could be there to hug you both and let you know how important she will always be. Love you guys.

Tina Scadden

March 4, 2021

When I met Sam she was full of life and laughter. I cherished every moment we spent together and she will forever be missed

LISA SVESTKA

March 4, 2021

Sam..I am glad your out of pain and resting up high in that paradise in the sky. We had are ups and downs in the 30 plus years we have known each other.but girl we was quite wild and very spirited. But you were always like a sister . I will miss you. Your shell might be gone.but your sprit is always going to be with us all. You will always be in my heart. Until we meet again..love you... my prayers and love goes out to the whole family. And many hugs. Lisa and jason svestka

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Cedar Rapids First Assembly

3233 Blairs Ferry Rd., Cedar Rapids, IA

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11:00 a.m.

Cedar Rapids First Assembly

3233 Blairs Ferry Rd., Cedar Rapids, IA

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