Joyce Anne Cassidy

Joyce Anne Cassidy, 66, Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Thursday, July 20, 2023. She was born on July 4, 1957 to George and Pauline (nee Sloan) Hooten. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her sister, Linda Hammons, and half-brother, Jim Wilson.

Those left behind to cherish her memory include; her beloved husband, John Cassidy, her son, Matthew (Maggie Spring) Cassidy, a half-brother, Chuck Wilson. Joyce was a sister, an adoring aunt, a cousin, and a friend to all that knew her.

Joyce always put her family first because they were the most important to her. She was also a friend to all with a welcoming personality. Joyce was known for giving more to others than she received. She was very thoughtful about friends, family, and her pets. She would often host Christmas and other Holiday parties where she had the opportunity to show off her baking skills. It was perfect that her birthday was the 4th of July so everyone could celebrate with her. Joyce loved being involved with functions at her sons High School, CBC and also the Parish she belonged to St. Richards. She was co-chair of the Advent program, one of the largest events, at St. Richards parish that she helped run for 15 years. She often traveled to the warmest places such as beaches, with her husband John. Since Joyce loved the outdoors; she would try to catch a show at The Muny in Forest Park. As a recruiter, Joyce spent most of her life helping others find better career opportunities.

A visitation for Joyce will be held Monday, July 24, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kriegshauser Mortuary-West Chapel, 9450 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63132. A Mass of Christian burial will occur Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 10:00 AM at St. Richard Catholic Church, 11223 Schuetz Road, St. Louis, MO 63146. Following the Mass at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, 6901 MacKenzie Road, St. Louis, MO 63123, Joyce will be laid to rest.

Contributions in Joyce's memory may be made to American Heart Association, https://www.heart.org/donate; and American Diabetes Association, https://diabetes.org.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kriegshausermortuary.com for the Cassidy family.