Violet Marie Cassidy

Violet Marie Cassidy obituary, Rushville, IL

Violet Marie Cassidy

Violet Cassidy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Holland, Barry & Bennett Funeral Home on Mar. 11, 2026.
Violet Marie Cassidy

Posted on March 11, 2026

Violet Marie Cassidy, 47, of Rushville, IL., passed away March 7, 2026, at her residence.

Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Violet was born January 14, 1979, in Peoria, IL., the daughter of Edward Cassidy "Flintstone" and Margie (Fuller). She graduated from Manual High School in Peoria in 1998. Violet loved the outdoors. She loved her family and spending time with her daughter. She was taking online classes in hopes of becoming a counselor.

Survivors include her mother Margie Cassidy, her daughter Chloe Jones,siblings: Jason (Elizabeth) Cassidy, Billy Cassidy, Norman Cassidy, Raymond Cassidy, Christopher Cassidy, Jamie Cassidy, Shane Cassidy, Ed. Cassidy Jr., Pauline Cassidy, Carrie Cassidy, Datitana Cassidy, Dayllonie Cassidy, Dantwonet Cassidy, Tiana Cassidy, Scott McIrvin, Robert McIrvin, Millie McIrvin, Bill McIrvin, Angie McIrvin, Jimmy McIrvin, Jerry McIrvin, George McIrvin, and Jackie McIrvin; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive.

She was preceded in death by her father Edward Cassidy, son Jayden, and siblings Bill Cassidy, Debbie Grantham, Brenda Strevels, and Johnny Cassidy.

Memorials may be made to:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-cover-cremation-costs-for-violet-cassidy?attribution_id=sl%3Aadcb812d-6659-4087-8674-9ac445fe70fd&lang=en_US&ts=1773246529&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp17_ta-amp20_control&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&fbclid=IwVERDUAQfkaZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7gqGOJRWJqkro2vg2HJza_uc0wHsVuBocB7Z5hwSGBpTsn7lXSU7RceBlKLg_aem_D4Uh40l2iu6LqahysJrHvQ

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