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Frances Cassidy Obituary
Mrs. Frances Helene Davis Cassidy, 83, widow of Dr. Francis Patrick Cassidy, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2011 in West Columbia, SC.
Born in New York, New York, she was the daughter of the late Henry Elton Davis and Josephine Olmstead Davis. A graduate of Pensacola High School, she attended Tulane University and received her nursing degree from Touro Infirmary School of Nursing. She worked as Director of Nursing in Carlinville, Illinois and she was the Head Operating Room Nurse at Baptist Hospital of Pensacola.
In addition to being a loving wife and mother, she was an active volunteer at the Sacred Heart Children's Hospital and was a member of the St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, serving as Camp Nurse at Camp Happy Sands during the summer sessions. She served as a life member and past President of the Pensacola Federation of Garden Clubs, Pensacola Women's Club and was a founding member and past President and Treasurer of the Pick and Poke Garden Club. She was a founding member and board member of the West Florida Literary Foundation. In loving memory of her husband, her donation of the library that is in the Pensacola Cultural Center remains today a great asset to the Foundation.
She is preceded in death by daughter-in-law Yolanda Perez-Cassidy. Surviving Mrs. Cassidy are her daughters, Shannon Nikole Cassidy (Don Parker) of Pensacola, FL and Traci Eisner (Scott) of Buffalo Grove, IL; sons, Sean Cassidy (Brenda) of Chapin, SC, Dane Cassidy (Carolyn) of Denham Springs, LA, Kevin Cassidy (Paulina) of Chattanooga, TN and Patrick Cassidy (Becky Christianson) of Pace, FL; a brother, Henry Davis (Olga) of Arvada, CO; grandchildren Michael Cassidy of Denham Springs, LA, Kristine Barbier (Adam) of Belle Rose, LA, Daniel Cassidy (Jenny) of Milton, FL, Ashley Adam (Eddie) of Picayune, MS, Bridgette Dyal (Eric Pillot-Lozada) of Pensacola, FL, Allison Tamer (Jeff) of Mountain View, CA, Joshua Sharon of Buffalo Grove, IL, Brieana Cassidy of Pace, FL, Daniel Perez of Tampa, FL, Ashley Perez of Pace, FL and great-grandchildren Aidan Pillot-Lozada and Leila Pillot-Lozada of Pensacola, FL.
The family will hold a private celebration of her life. In accordance with her wishes, the family also requests that in lieu of flowers or memorials, donations be made to the Alzheimer's Family Services of Pensacola, the Humane Society of Pensacola or St. Christopher's Episcopal Church of Pensacola.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frances Cassidy
Berendia Jackson
December 7, 2020
Dear Cassidy Family,
Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I am the grand daughter of China Tarver. Our family wanted to reach out and let you all know that our beloved grandmother aka "Sweetmomma" has passed away. We thought you might like to know as she worked for your family for so many years.
July 23, 2011
My prayers are with your family at this time.
Edie Skillen
Wanda Bryant
July 19, 2011
Mama Cassidy, you will be rememered always. You hold a special place in my heart and I will never forget your kind spirit. I am blessed to have known you.
Uncle Hank & Mom
July 17, 2011
Walt Steesy
July 15, 2011
We share the loss of Frances as a member of our greater Olmstead family.
Genealogist, Olmste(a)d Family Association
Darlene White Brown
July 15, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Cassidy family at this most difficult time. May God comfort each of you as you deal with your loss.
Terry Davis
July 15, 2011
Sean and family,
I will be praying for your family during this difficult time. May God give you the comfort you need each and every day.
July 15, 2011
Katie Estes
July 14, 2011
It was an honor to have met & known you, Mrs. Cassidy. I always felt like one of your own grandchildren when we visited. You will be very missed. May you rest in peace & share in the joy of the Lord's grace in Heaven. God bless & comfort your loved ones.
Todd Skinner
July 14, 2011
Good bye, Mama Cassidy. You will always be remembered. Thank you, for being you.
Frances Davis Cassidy
July 14, 2011
Debra Bass
July 14, 2011
Frances had a wonderful giving spirit. I was the recipient of that giving spirit and I will always remember how kind and generous she was with me and my children, Jen and Nick. She was a part of our lives and has left us with many wonderful memories. My heart goes out to her children, whom she loved dearly. She was proud of all of you, she told me on many occasions. I will miss her.
July 14, 2011
I am thankful to have had the privilege of knowing both Fran and her husband, Pat. They added a special extra touch to my life and made me feel like a "native" Pensacolian fromm the first time I met them many years ago on beginning my work in Pensacola. They were "salt of the earth" people. My condolences to all their fine children, on behalf of my wife, Mary, as well.
Jack Fabian
Rosemary Hendrix
July 14, 2011
I was a young student nurse under Fran's tutelage in the 50's. Fran and Pt were both dear friends of my sister, Stella Kritselis RN. We shared many dinners, parties together. She was a wonderful person. May her memory be eternal!
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