It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Cassandra Nicholson, who was called to her heavenly home far too soon on October 31, 2024. She was a cherished daughter, sister, mother, aunt and friend, Cassandra graced this world with her kind spirit and deep love of family and community.
She was born June 5, 1961 in Charleston, Missouri the daughter of Tommie Lee and Dorothy Virgina (Smith) Nicholson.
She worked at Southern Illinois University for over 20 plus years.
She is survived by her mother; Dorothy Nicholson; children; Brandon Nicholson; Nicole Williams; Alessandra Nicholson all of Carbondale; brothers; Donnell Nicholson; Ronnie Nicholson; Kevin Nicholson; sisters; Brenda Nicholson; Laverne Nicholson; Tommy Nicholson; special niece; Yasmine Berner; best friends; Vance Jackson; Quintin Johnson; James Crook; and Stephanie Murray and a very dear friend Sharon Malone; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Cassandra was preceded in death by her father, Tommie Lee Nicholson; brother; Sherman Nicholson; two sisters; Lisha Nicholson and Linda Nicholson.
Memorial donations may be made to the family.
The Visitation will be Friday, November 15th from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Walker Funeral Home in Carbondale. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Kenneth Bell officiating then interment immediately following at Oakland Cemetery in Carbondale.
Walker Funeral Home of Carbondale entrusted with arrangements.
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