A friend· March 18, 2025
Just wanted you to know I love you and miss you Cassie. It been 4 years now and not a day goes by that I don’t think of you. Love you always Dad
Let the memory of Cassie be with us forever.
Cassondra Gale Riddle, age 30, of Royse City, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 in Wylie, Texas. She is survived by her sons: Luke Alexander Webb, age 11, and Gabriel Ashton Rhodes, age 8; her siblings: Daniel L. Riddle of Denver, Colorado; Tiffany A. Fry and husband Matthew of Fayetteville, Georgia; F. Storm Kwiatkowski and husband Rudy of Irvine, California; Katrina J. Gay and husband Beau of Centerton, Arkansas, and Robert Gregory Fuller of Rowlett, Texas; her parents Donald and Laura Riddle of Texarkana, Arkansas and Donna and John Garrett of Rockwall, Texas; her grandparents, Ronald and Wanda Riddle of Mena, Arkansas; Barbara Blackketter of Bradenton, Florida, and Bill and Flora McChristian of Mena, Arkansas; 6 nephews, 3 nieces, and a great many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, George Montague Blackketter of Bradenton, Florida. Known mainly as “Cassie,” she was a consummate athlete, an award-winning long distance runner, pole vaulter, and cheerleader. She was a talented artist and musician who enjoyed arts and crafts and teaching others about physical fitness, becoming a yoga instructor and track coach. She started her own business, Royse City Dance Academy in 2016. But her greatest role was as a loving mother to both Luke and Gabriel, born with a rare condition that severely limits his mobility. Her devotion to her sons was an inspiration to all who knew her. Cassie was a student at Texas A&M Commerce studying to become a livestock veterinarian. She was scheduled to graduate this spring. The University awarded Cassie a posthumous Bachelor of Science degree. Cassie was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend. Cassie is considered by many to be a superstar, and her light will continue to shine, though its duration on Earth has ended far too early. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. As she taught Gabriel to remind ourselves how we are strong, we will always remember these words when we remember his mother: “Strong muscles, strong mind, strong heart.” In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Cassie's honor to Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219.
Resting place · Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery, Mena, Arkansas
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A friend· March 17, 2025
I wore green that day. Your favorite color and one of my favorite blouses. I wore it all day. I will continue to wear it. I made a Reuben casserole and took it to work, along with a package of Shamrock cupcakes. I left it there, so others could enjoy it. It was the first time I'd used that baking dish, with the nice carrying case. They even washed it for me before I finally went back to work after Spring Break, a week and a half later, still very numb and incredulous, like I feel on every March 17 now. Like we all do. Why are you gone while we're still here? Why can't we have another visit like this one in the picture? That was so fun and we had so many more ahead of us. We'll have them again one day - I know it. Love you & Miss you, Bony Refugee.
A friend· March 12, 2025
Cassie, I never had the honor of meeting you or knowing you, but I know your dad. I know he loves you and he misses you more than words could ever describe. Your story and legacy continuously inspires me to be a better person. To live boldly and without fear of exploring new things. For that I say thank you. Visiting with you today moved me in a way I've never quite felt. I hope we can all honor you by keeping your legacy alive.