Marilyn Jo Cassis

Marilyn Jo Cassis, 65, of St. Albans went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 21, 2023. She was the youngest of four children but despite being the youngest, she was often the caregiver and guide to those around her. From her youth, Marilyn was a wonderful student and excelled at school. She found her life’s work and driving passion after she obtained her doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy. She chose to come home to West Virginia after completing her degree and served her community since that time. Marilyn, along with her sister Marlene, established a thriving therapy practice and ran it for over 30 years. Her dedication to her clients and her community was unparalled and she dedicated countless hours to her work, which was as much a labor of love as it was a job. She was an active and dedicated member of St. George Orthodox Cathedral in Charleston, WV. Faith was an important part of her life, both in her practice as well as her personal life. She was committed to serving her community, as she felt it was her duty to give back to others. She believed strongly in supporting those around her and backed up that belief with action. She routinely donated to the arts and supported local schools and children’s charities. Even more striking than her dedication to her work and community was her dedication to her family. She was a mentor and guide to her nieces and nephews, acting as a steady, guiding hand to see them become healthy, productive members of society. She played the role of surrogate parent as if she was born to it, earning the love and respect of all those around her. Marilyn was born on July 1, 1958 to the late Michael and Florence Cassis, as well as her sister, Marsha Cassis. She is survived by her dedicated sisters, Michele (Micki) Rucker and Marlene Cassis, both of St. Albans, WV. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Diane Anderson (son Aaron Michael), Kara Culbreth and her husband Paul Culbreth (children Elisabeth, Paul, Drew, and Will), Michael Rucker and his wife Rola Rucker, and David Rucker and his wife Ashley Rucker (children Sloane and Georgia). While her family is saddened by her loss, they are happy to know that she is reunited in heaven with her sister and parents. Friends and family may pay respects from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at St George Orthodox Cathedral in Charleston, WV where a Trisagion service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at St. George Cathedral officiated by Rev. Father Joseph Hazar, with a visitation 12 to 1 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow at Cunningham Memorial Park in St. Albans, WV. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. George Orthodox Foundation or West Virginia Special Olympics. You can visit Marilyn’s tribute page at bartlettnicholsfuneralhome.com to share condolences or memories with the family. Bartlett-Nichols Funeral Home, family owned and located at 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans is honored to serve the Cassis family.

Marilyn Jo Cassis

July 1, 1958 - December 21, 2023