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Gracie B.
Jones Cassity
Jul 8, 1920 — Oct 11, 2010
Gracie B. Jones Cassity, age 90, of U.S. 60 West, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Monday, October 11, 2010, at the Life Care Center of Morehead. Born July 8, 1920, at Olympia, Kentucky, in Bath County, Gracie was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Alice Carter Jones. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Levi Jones and Joseph Harold Jones; one sister, Mae Montjoy; and one step granddaughter, Kelly Ison. Her husband, Ralph Cornette Cassity, whom she wed December 3, 1943, passed away February 15, 1990. Mrs. Cassity is survived by one son, Jim Fred Cassity of Morehead, Kentucky; two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Ray Ross of Morehead, Kentucky, and Mary and Michael Morphew of Lexington, Kentucky; one brother, Robert Jones of Flemingsburg, Kentucky; four grandchildren, Shelley Taliaferro, Sheryl Ortega, Marcus Morphew, and Matthew Morphew; two step grandchildren, Raymond Ross III, and Bradley Ross; and numerous great grandchildren. A graduate of Morehead State University, Mrs. Cassity began her teaching career in Adams County, Ohio, and retired from Rowan County Schools where she taught 27 years at various levels, Grades 1 through 12. She was a member of local, state, and national education associations and was a former President and Secretary of the Local Association. Active on many committees, Mrs. Cassity helped organize and served as a member of the first Parent Teacher Site-based Council at Elliottville Elementary School. She was a former Girl Scout Leader and member of the Rowan County Woman-s Club until it dissolved. An active member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) for more than 50 years, Mrs. Cassity participated on several committees, was active in CWF, taught Sunday School classes, and was an Elder Emeritus. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, October 14, 2010, at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) with Pastor Molly Smothers officiating. Other participants will be Dr. Jack Ellis, Diana Walke, and Mary Morphew. Burial will follow in Lee Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, great grandson Marco Ortega II, and Freddy White. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Mackey, Danny Norton III, and Elders of the First Christian Church. Visitation is from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday, October 13, 2010, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals. Contributions suggested to the Living Memorial Fund, First Christian Church, 227 East Main Street, Morehead, KY 40351 Visitation: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Funeral: Thursday, October 14, 2010, at 1 p.m. Interment: Lee Cemetery
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