Cassie Lee Thompson

Cassie Lee Thompson, daughter of the late Jeff and Vassie Robinson was born on July 1, 1917 in Dothan, Alabama. She entered her eternal rest on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital, Milford, DE. Mother Cassie received her early education in the public schools in Dothan, AL. Mother Cassie met and married Isaac Thompson on September 29, 1933 in Ft. Gaines, GA. Nine children were part of this fruitful and faithful relationship. In 1941, they moved to Delaware. Mother Cassie was a life member of Mt. Sinai Tabernacle, under the pastorate of the late 'Elder Ancle Mann (1942-1969), then under the late Elder John Nichols (1969- 1984), and now under the leadership of Elder Elmer Bratten (1984 to present). Mother Cassie loved her church and continued to attend until she was no longer able. It was between the ages of 8 and 9 that she gave her life to the Lord during a revival in Alabama. She would often testify in relations to Trappe Kingdom Church of God at Fort Gaines, GA. Mother and Deacon Thompson served under Elder Howard as a young couple. When she moved to Delaware her fellowship was with Mt. Zion Holy Church, Milton, Delaware under the late Elder Jacob Brittingham, Sr. She was a part of the church clean up committee, church treasurer, Pastor's Aide president, communion steward, worship leader, also worked on the anniversary and women's day committee. She was a licensed minister of Mt. Sinai Holy Church of America, Inc. She is preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Thompson in 1998 and three sons-in-law, Anthony Pettyjohn, John McDaniel and Joshua Brittingham, Sr. She is survived by her nine loving children and in-laws: Evanq. Ivery Worthy (Bradie) of Milford, DE; Irene Brittingham of Milton, DE; Willie J. Thompson (Earline) of Autryville, NC; Annie McDaniel of Sherman Oaks, CA; Rashad Rashada (Jameelah) of Dover, DE; Rosa M. Pettyjohn of Frederica, DE; Tyrone Thompson (Caron) of Lewes, DE; Vynella Delesline (Nathaniel) of Dover, DE and Charlotte M. Thompson of Frederica, DE; two siblings, Jim Robinson and Inez Shelton; and one brother-in-law, Jim Mills; 32 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren; and a host of great-great grandchildren. Mother Cassie is also survived by a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, friends and the church family of Mt. Sinai Tabernacle.

Cassie Lee Thompson

July 1, 1917 - July 25, 2013