Thelma Cassada

Thelma Louise Ferguson Cassada, 81 of 110 Vine Circle, Danvile, VA died on April 3, 2014 at Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA. She was born on December 9, 1932 in Pittsylvania County to the late Acie T. Ferguson and Lizzie Eva Brown Ferguson. Mrs. Cassada retired from Pittsylvania County Service Authority after 26 years service. She was a member of Rock Springs United Methodist Church holding many positions. She graduated from Dan River High School Class of 1950. She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheel for many years. She enjoyed painting, gardening and crafts. On July 6, 1957 she married Vernell R. Cassada who survives. She is also survived by her daughter Sharon K. Cassada, her brother Maynard Ferguson of Sutherlin, VA, her sister Ruth F. Scearce and husband Robert W. Scearce, Jr.of Ringgold, VA. Funeral services will be held on April 5, 2014 at 3PM at Townes Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Weedling officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends April 5, 2014 from 1:30 to 2:30 PM prior to the sevice and at other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Rock Springs U M Church Building Fund c/o 2080 Brumfield Road, Keeling, VA 24566 or your favorite charity.