Cassandra Lynn Hensley

Shine down on kim =) give her strength

My beautiful Sorority Sister, I cannot believe how this year went by so fast, I am still in disbelief that you are gone...It makes me so sad. You had such a big heart and loved living, fly free with the wind little one, my heart goes out to your mom and your dad and kids and family, sending you love your way and sending it to you family too. We miss you Butterfly....

It is said that time eventually has a way of aiding in the healing process, and it certainly has taken time and patience as the sense of loss remains.

You are truly missed.

As this year has passed, I have cried, yelled, smiled, laughed, ran, and prayed. You are in my family's thoughts and conversations. We love you and miss you very much.

My sweet Cassandra it has been a year now since you got your wings. I hope you are flying high and being the free butterfly you always wanted to be. I miss you so much. I still have a hard time letting the anger go but I know you are in a peaceful place. Sherill, Kim and I got together in your memory for Christmas and made caramel popcorn. Because your last Christmas wish in 2011 was next time we got together for Christmas you wanted caramel popcorn. Because you are no longer with us we decided to get together in your memory, we knew of your presence with us because of all the popcorn that ended up on the floor. I also decorated my tree in your memory, butterflies and cupcakes. Your free spirit and your Auntie helped me get through the holidays. Your sister and I have been each others support through these sad times, we both love you and miss you. Always know you are in our hearts every day. Love Mom

to our Cassandra, it has been one year today, and it seems like yesterday. I know you and Jeff are having fun. And remembering the good old days. Tell my son I love him and I love you miss you both and no words can say how my heart brakes for you both. Auntie and Jeff's Mom

I love you sister very much!!

Dear Cassandra
September 11 2014, we suffered another loss.
Your close cousin and friend, Jeff.
It gives me great comfort knowing that you two are together.
We love you both so much,and will miss you both.
I have been taking care of your Aunt Sherrie in this time of need.
Aunt Sherrie and I have each other to lean on to get through
The loss of you and Jeff and the emptiness that we fill not having you here with us.
We both know that you are in a better place.
We will always hold you both close to our hearts.
Love you so much and miss you.
Mom

My dearest Cassandra,

Thirty-five years ago today, August 15th, you came into this world. Thank you for being my sweet, precious friend. I miss you.

Ed

Cassandra my daughter. Tonight is the night I went into labor to give birth to you my darling. You were the light of my life. I know you are not here to celebrate your birthday but I will celebrate it for you tomorrow and for the rest of my life. There is no champagne in heaven so as a tribute to you I will toast to you in memory of your birthday. My thoughts are always with you. I miss and love you so very much. What gives me some peace is I know you are at peace. As a tribute to you on my vacation trip to Utah (Memorial weekend), Meranda, Evon, Troy & myself took a day ride on the motorcycles. We thought of you all day and wished you could have been there riding along side of us on your motorcycle. You were there in spirit riding you Harley with us. Till we meet again my daughter take care of Grandma and of course Jack our dear friend. My unconditional love to you my daughter and for the children you left behind.

Cassandra your birthday is very near, in two days. I miss you and I will celebrate your birthday and I'll always remember you and love you.

May she Rest in Peace!!

Happy Mothers Day

Happy Mothers day my dear sweet niece. I miss you so much. I miss your funny laugh, it lives in Meranda. Love you and miss you. auntie

Dear Daughter,
A Mother's Love
A mother's love is special
It's present every day,
A gift that came from heaven
That God has sent our way.
Her job is never ending
She's there all day & night.
To be there for her children
And be their guiding light.
Her thoughts are with them always
Even if they are a part,
Her children have a special place
Deep down inside her heart.
Mother's are a special gift-
A gift from above.
This world would seem so empty
Without a Mother's love.

Cassandra on this Mother's Day my heart
is filled with love and all our memories we shared. I know you will
be watching down on Alexis & Devin,
because you are truly a gift from heaven. With every waking day that goes by, I miss you even more.
I wish you a Happy Mother's Day and I will keep my eye out for you my beautiful Butterfly. I love you Mom

Dear Cassandra,
As Mothers Day approach I think of you and you beautiful children, my heart is heavy to know you are not here with us celebrating this beautiful day, I miss you face girl and your voice, I send you so much love and light to you and your family and friends and children, Rest In Peace dear Butterfly

Sister, I miss you so much. As Mother's Day approaches many thoughts are breaking my heart. We both became mothers within 9 days. We missed our first Mothers Day because we were pregnant. But, not long after Mothers Day we became mommies. I enjoyed being pregnant together, stories we shared. I enjoyed 12 years with you being moms and sisters, and aunts. I will miss you so much this Mothers Day. I love you, and miss you!!

Cassandra,
We knew that morning
God was to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone.
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.

My dearest Cassandra,

I've been searching for the right thoughts to convey for weeks now.  I'm still lost for words.  I miss you, I''m heartbroken and........ yes, still lost for words.  I was blessed with knowing the Cassandra that was fragile yet strong, that was appreciative, forgiving, gentle, precious and, most of all, loving.  Yes, I miss you and will continue to miss you. -- Ed

From Cassandra:

"Love is like a butterfly, it goes where it pleases and it pleases wherever it goes.  Love is like a butterfly, hold it too tight, it'll crush.  Hold it too loose, it'll fly."

You were such an amazing beautiful woman. We had a lot of fun times together. Every time I see a butterfly I will think of you and your smile. RIP Cassandra you are missed....

My darling daughter I knew when you where born I had a mother's love so true and unconditional that would last a life time.
And through the years when it would start to storm we had a love that would carry us through. I promised you then and will stand forever true. I cross my heart and promise to give you all the love I have to give, even though you are not with us that love will always be in my heart and memories to. No one will ever know just how much we truly where together even when we were so far apart and will continue to be together as you will always live on in my heart.
So my darling daughter as we part, you will always fly high and free like the beautiful butterfly you are.
Until we meet again I'll miss you so.

Love you always unconditionally

MOM

My heart felt condolences to Cassandra's family. I am so sorry for your loss. May you rest in peace Cassandra.

Cassandra, it is still hard to even think you are gone, I appreciate you family and all the stories, my heart goes out to Gary and your kids and your mom and dad and sister and the rest of the family, you are truly missed Butterfly..love Peggy McIntaggart

Our hearts are breaking. Things unsaid can never be said. We pray, we know that deep in your heart you know that we love you unconditionally. May God bless you and keep you in his loving arms. We will pray daily for Gary, Alexis, and Devan.

We love you so much Cass! We're going to miss you!!

Cassandra & I became friends when Gary was stationed in San Antonio. She was so passionate about helping abused children and I volunteered with Child Protective Services with my therapy dog. She loved her family and menagerie of pets! That is the Cassandra I knew and that legacy is how she will be remembered! Big hugs to all.

we have know you before you were born. I have always loved you from my heart. you an Meranda and Jeff was always good buddy's and very cousin. miss you so much my dear niece take care of grandma's. baby you know I wasn't there but I was in heart.

Dear Cassandra. Though I did not know you and only met you once, I saw that you were sweet and kind. Your family obviously adored you. Rest in peace. Gary, I am sorry for your loss. May the beautiful and loving memories of Cassandra sustain you and the children.

Although its difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Rest in peace Cassandra. Prayers to your loved ones and children.

CASSANDRA HAD SUCH A SWEET SPIRIT ! SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL ON THE INSIDE N OUT! MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY @ THIS TIME.

Whenever I saw a picture of the two of you I had to smile. Your happiness shone through every picture. I know Cassandra will live in your heart forever. My sincere condolences mi amor. Un abrazo grande. I love you and I'm praying for you.

My sincerest condolences to all of Cassandra's family and friends who loved her.

Cassandra,You were like our own daughter we will miss you and will remember you forever.Love Randy&Linda Burke

Cassandra, I will always remember your big beautiful blue eyes that showed so much emotion and your kind heart. You had an amazing personality, always being silly and making people laugh...You will be truly missed by so many.
"I only ask to be free. The butterflies are free."-Charles Dickens

Cassandra you were like a little sister to me.you and candas always tried to follow me around and drive me crazy but that is what little sisters do. you had such an amazing presence and even when life got you down you bounced right back and showed everyone your strong spirit. even though i didn't see you much i alawys knew how you were doing because candas kept me informed.our family was so close to you.i remember when you offered shayne to come down for his 18th birthday to show those girls because shayne was having some girl trouble all we could do is laugh but you was very serious we love you cassandra you will always be our butterfly.Gary you are a great guy and iam so sorry for your loss but please if you need anything let us know.we wish we could be there to give those kids a tight squeeze so could you do that for me. all our love nikki shayne, erika and the rest of my clan

Cassandra where do I begin. I could write chapters on our time together. You and I have been together since the days back in ferron when I moved next to you at age 8. I am so grateful for our special time together. You became my friend by offering you a grasshopper cookie and that day on we were an item. We experienced so many holidays and summers and winters together. I can never forget Christmas time and our plays you being Santa. You always believed for me even though you knew there was no Santa! Playing in the amazing igloo that you, moo and dad made. Always playing Barbie and Nintendo with me even though you hated it soooo much. Almost every Saturday you help me clean horse stalls. Your love for playing drums, our slowly walking up to bumble bees and petting them, so many memories that I will always treasure. I am so saddened because every part of my young life you were there and involved. I am so happy that I got to spend so much time with you through the good and sometimes sad ones. I know you loved you babies so much and have so many sweet memories of you and Alexis when we came out to spend time with you. Your heart was full of love to give and was so willing to forgive so easily after of course your great silent treatment. There will always be a spot only reserved for you in my heart. I will always be your sister. Love you to eternity and beyond. Forever Candas Burke Holt

Cassandra I still can't believe your gone :( it's so heart breaking and you will truly be missed. I wish I had more time with you and more talks, you helped me through a hard time and always made me feel special, gone to soon. Your family will be in my prayers. R.I.P My Angel

Cassandra, your smile and laugh will be the thing that I remember most about you. I will always remember you and the times we worked together fondly. You will be missed but not forgotten. You will be in the minds and hearts of those of us who knew the real you. My sympathy to Gary and the kids as well as your mother who I know you were very close with.

One of the sweetest people I ever knew is gone. My thoughts are with her family. May they rest with the knowledge that they are not alone in their grief.
Gerard Canta