Haysi, VA – Cassie Marie Yates Owens, age 26 of Edwards Ridge, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013 at Albert B. Chandler University of Kentucky Medical Hospital in Lexington. Born in Richlands, VA, she was the daughter of Jessie and Valerie Rasnake Yates of Council, VA. A 2005 graduate of Haysi High School, she attended UVA-Wise, Mountain Empire Community College, and was last employed at BB&T Bank. She was baptized in 2004 and was a member of Splashdam Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Garmon Rasnake and Uncles Jamie Yates and Jeff Counts.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Corie Matthew Yates of Council, grandparents, Phyllistene Rasnake and Jerry and Ellen Yates all of Bee, VA, housemate and best friend ever, Sedina Yates of Haysi, several aunts, uncles, great aunts, great uncles, cousins and a host of friends who loved her very much.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Splashdam Freewill Baptist Church with Danny Sluss and Roy Lee Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the Tom and Sarah Rasnake Cemetery, Bee. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Church, Brian Deel, Chris Yates, Michael Tiller, Joe Yates, Chris Rasnake, Brandon Yates, and Chase Rasnake. The family will receive friends after 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 3 at the church where a service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to www.haysifuneral.com. Haysi Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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