Carolyn Faye Cassell, 72, of Pottsboro, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024. She was born on January 4, 1952, in McKinney, Texas, to the late Porter and Dottie McBride. In 1996, she married the love of her life, David Cassell, in Pottsboro, where they built a beautiful life together.
Carol wore many hats throughout her life. She worked as a District Manager for Eckards, pursued nursing, and was a licensed hair stylist. However, her greatest and most cherished role was that of a homemaker, devotedly caring for her family. Carol had a passion for music, especially rhythm and blues, and loved to sing. She even sang in a band, sharing her gift with others. She was also a woman of deep faith, which guided her throughout her life.
Carol was a beloved member of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood club and shared many wonderful moments with her close friends. She was not only a wonderful wife and mother, but a person who was beautiful inside and out.
She is survived by her loving husband, David Cassell of Pottsboro, Texas; her daughters, Kimberly White and husband Jim of Frisco, Texas, Christi Simpson and husband Kenny of Sherman, Texas; two step-sons, Casey Cassell of Roswell, New Mexico, and Justin Cassell; her three grandchildren, Alicia Gossett and husband Eddie of Anna, Texas, Kristiffer Morrison of Forney, Texas, and Michaela Wright and husband Stephen of Denver, Colorado; and four great-grandchildren, Easton Gossett, Emma Gossett, Connor Wright, and Maddox Morrison. Carol is also survived by her siblings, Jimmy McBride and wife Vicky, Shelley McBride and wife Angela, Ronald McBride and wife Debbie, Rodger McBride and wife Lisa, and Curtis McBride and wife Trish, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her grandson Michael Morrison, and her brothers Jerry McBride, Tommy McBride, and Harold McBride.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Johnson-Moore Pottsboro Chapel, located at 511 FM 120, Pottsboro, Texas 75076. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the same location, with a committal service to follow at Georgetown Cemetery, Pottsboro, Texas.
Carol’s loving spirit, kindness, and the joy she brought to those around her will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
