Deborah “Debi” Jane (Moore) Cassida

Dec. 24, 1950 – April 5, 2022

After a hard fought battle, Deborah “Debi” Jane (Moore) Cassida, New Palestine, Ind. went into the arms of our Lord on April 5, 2022.

She was born Dec. 24, 1950. She was 71 years young.

Not only was she a platform stylist, but she ran a well known and loved business in her community for over 30 years, The Hair Express. She spent her career making people feel beautiful. She was also a long standing member of Eastern Star. She lived a life of service and devotion to others. She taught her family that the soul can be fed by the ocean. She was known to be kind, faithful, generous, and could change any life she touched. She was loved by everyone who knew her.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Lawrence “Larry” Gene Cassida. They were married on April 8, 1972.

Survivors include her brother, Rick (Betsy) Moore; sister, Brenda (Buck) Stonebraker; sister-in-law, Tammy (Sam) Jeffrey; and brother -in-law, Ed (Norma) Cassida. She had two daughters, Crystal (Greg) Kottlowski and Charity Mahurin; four grandchildren whom she adored, Katelyn and Carter Kottlowski, Ty and Tenley Mahurin.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Jane Douglas; her father, Richard Moore; sister, Tina Truax; sister- in-law, Debbie Williams; father-in-law, Edgar Cassida; mother-in-law, Evelyn Thomas; and two grandchildren, Miley and Mitchell Mahurin.

Visitation is scheduled from 2 – 5 PM on Saturday, April 9 at Burkhart Funeral Home, Crawfordsville.  Services will begin at 5, led by Pastor Mark Havel.

Please consider sending donations to the Indiana Kidney Foundation or Special Olympics of Hancock County.