Cassandra Cobb Northcutt's Obituary
Longview, Texas – Cassandra Cobb Northcutt, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and community leader passed away on April 7, 2025; She was 87 years old.
Born in Wichita Falls, Texas on August 29, 1937, to Ruth Wiseman and Dan Gordon Cobb, Cassandra spent her early years on a ranch in Levelland, Texas, where her father raised sheep and cattle. In December 1946, her family moved to the Diamond Bar Cattle Ranch in the Gila wilderness of southwest New Mexico, before eventually returning to Texas. After graduating from Seminole High School in Seminole, Texas, Cassandra earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from Baylor University where she met her true love, LeGrande Northcutt. The couple married in 1958, and together they raised their family in Longview, Texas, where they were married for 62 years.
Cassandra was a true pioneer, characterized by her grit, determination, and no-nonsense approach to life. Growing up on a ranch without indoor plumbing and with electricity powered by a windmill, she developed a strong sense of independence and a relentless drive to tackle any challenge that came her way. A lifelong learner, she was always curious about the how’s and the why’s of the world, and she brought that same determination to everything she did. Whether it was helping a friend or taking on community projects, if Cassandra was involved, you could be sure it would get done. She was also ahead of her time sporting her signature blue fingernail polish for thirty years.
A committed and active member of her community, Cassandra served on the LISD Board of Trustees, the Gregg County Appraisal District Board of Directors, and as a member of various organizations, including the Junior League, the Green Thumb Garden Club, Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Daughters of the American Revolution. For over forty years, she was a passionate storyteller, serving as a charter member and president of the Longview Story League from 1977 to 1978.
Cassandra’s deep Christian faith was at the core of her life. A long-time and faithful member of First Baptist Church in Longview, she served in many capacities, including as a 10th-grade Sunday School teacher, choir member, and on numerous church committees. Her service extended beyond her local church, as she was involved in Baptist causes and served on the Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission and the Executive Board of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Cassandra was also devoted to her alma mater, Baylor University, where she and LeGrande established the Northcutt Lecture Series at the Baylor School of Christian Music.
In addition to her community and faith commitments, Cassandra cherished her family deeply. She and LeGrande enjoyed traveling with their children and grandchildren, taking memorable trips to places such as Red River, NM, England, Yellowstone, and the Pacific Northwest. They also shared many vacations with their close-knit “Supper Club” friends, including visits to the Dixie Dude Ranch, Navarre Beach, FL, Washington, DC, and many parts of Europe.
Cassandra was predeceased by her parents, Ruth and Gordon Cobb, her husband, J. LeGrande Northcutt, sister-in-law, Judy Cobb, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, W. D. Northcutt, III and Susanne Northcutt.
She is survived by her son, Gordon LeGrande Northcutt and his wife, Ginia; her daughter, Aurelia Northcutt Newton and her husband, Mark; her grandchildren, Conlan Northcutt Wade and her husband, Joshua, and William LeGrand Northcutt and his wife, Lauren, both of Richmond, VA; Adolynn Newton Williams, and her husband, Zach, of Waco, TX, and Truett Joseph Newton, and his wife, Grace, of Lufkin, TX, TX; her great-grandchildren, Peter Northcutt Wade, Lily Marie Northcutt, Cassie Jo Williams, and Tate Joseph Newton; her brother, Dan Cobb of Levelland, TX, TX; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and loved ones.
Pall bearers are LeGrand Northcutt, Truett Newton, Joshua Wade, Zach Williams, Walter Northcutt, Craig Abernathy, Le Northcutt and Max Windham. Honorary pall bearers are Joe Baucum, Dick Dial, Gayle English, Frank Jackson, Leath Jackson, Worth Jackson and Fletcher Wright.
The family would like to express their deep gratitude to the staff at Buckner Westminster, Heartsway Hospice, and Cassandra’s dear friend and caretaker, Penny Knollenberg, for their loving care and support.
A Visitation will be held Thursday, April 10 from 5-7 pm at Rader Funeral Home in Longview. A celebration of life will be held at First Baptist Church Longview on Friday, April 11 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Baylor Center for Christian Music Studies Excellence Fund, One Bear Place #97408, Waco TX 76798, or the Northcutt Endowment Fund at First Baptist Church Longview.
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