Service Details
Midtown Church of Christ
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Visitation: 8:30am – 10:00am
Funeral: 10:00am
Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park
Cassandra Elaine Milton, age 70, passed peacefully in her home on May 31, 2025, with her family around her. She was born in Gates, Tennessee, September 20, 1954, to the late Robert and Lula Mae Hicks. She was the oldest of the four siblings and she helped raise the youngest two. Cassandra has been married to her knight in shining armor, the sugar to her sweet tea, creamer to her coffee, rhythm to her beat, music to her soul, apple of her eye, BMW(black man working) care to her taker, lover of her life and earthly god, Rayford Leonard Milton, whom she loved and honored dearly, for forty-four years. She worked as a CNA for over fifteen plus years at Lincoln Lutheran Nursing home. She eventually left the nursing home to become a domestic engineer for her husband and children for roughly two years. She then took interest in opening her own certified in-home daycare. She worked for various other daycares as a childcare provider before retiring from RUSD after twenty-two years of service. In her leisure time, Cassandra enjoyed cooking, dancing, clowning around, giving advice, and spending time with her husband, family, and friends. Most of all, she loved to serve the Lord. She was a faithful member of the Midtown Church of Christ for many, many years. She leaves behind her faithful husband, Rayford Milton; her loving children, Nar-Kisaj Hicks, Kiyoa (Joseph) Berryman, Untaurus Milton, Rayford Pratt and bonus son, Chauncey Thompson; her only sister, Sha-ron Hicks, sister-in-law, Elizabeth Hicks, and brother-in-law, Carl Robinson, as well as her dearly beloved friend who is just like a younger sister, Denise Blair. Her grandchildren, Donivan, Braneea, Rayford, Caleb, Ciara, Josiah, Jo’Zohn, Jonah, Malachi, Jo’Kobe, and one great-grandson, Jahmeir, born shortly after her departure. Cassandra was preceded in death by her mother, Lula Mae Hicks; father, Robert Leon Hicks Sr.; brother, Robert Leon Hicks Jr.; sisters, Shirley Ann Hicks and Vickie Robinson, and twin grandbabies Kia-lan and Joseph Berryman Jr. The family would like to thank Midtown Church for their prayers, calls, texts and support. None of this would have been possible without our church family. We are also grateful to Holistic Hospice for their care, and to Mae Nunn, Twyla Clark, and Denise Blair for taking out the time to sit with and care for our Mother/Wife when we were not always available. Thanks and love from the Milton, Berryman, and Hicks family. Until we meet her again, it’s only good-bye for a moment.
Anonymous says
I Love you Mom
Bridget price says
My condolences go out to the Milton and Hicks family during your time of beaverment
Josephine williams says
My deepest sympathy to the family Cassie will truly be missed she was a very sweet person we went to schools together and worked together. Rest on my friend we’ll meet again🙏🏽♥️
Pat McMillian & Family says
Deepest condolences to Cassandra’s family! Such a sweet kind person! Never had a mean word to say! Grade School, Junior high School! We go waaaay Back! Duplicate of her Mom!
Rest in heavenly peace my dear friend!!
SK n Marilyn( Williams )Pearson says
My Deepest Condolences to The Family take your rest sweety your work is done on this side
Reverend David R. Green says
Cassandra’s brother Robert and I became close friends while we worked part-time at the Journal Times during our high school years. I became close to the entire family. Cassandra was a wonderful person and was always someone I enjoyed talking with. Although it is sometimes hard to say goodbye to our family and friends, it gives consolation that Cassandra and Ray were faithful and maintained a relationship with God, she had prepared for this time. Ray, I lift up you and the entire family to God in prayer, God can give you peace, comfort, and even heal our grief. Sharon you and Vickie were like little sisters when often spent time at your family. The Hicks Milton/Hicks will always mean much to me! Cherish Cassandra’s rich legacy.
Janet McCollum says
We connected instantly, you will be missed friend ❤️.
Stacey Moore & Family says
We send our condolences to to the Milton & Hicks family during this difficult time time
Vivian S. says
Sending precious thoughts and prayers to the Milton and Hicks family. Thinking of Sandra when we worked together at RUSD and she was one of my favorite neighbors. The Hick’s family were always polite, kind and held good conversations. I thank God for blessing us with your dear friendship, caring and family. Cassandra rest in peace, I pray.
Anonymous says
Kim and I are so sorry for your Loss of such a wonderful Christian woman. You all are in our prayers! 🙏🏾💪🏾☝🏾🌹❤️💯
The Hasan Family says
We would like to express our heartfelt condolences, and It is our prayers that THE LORD will dispatch HIS angels of comfort around you all, and may THE LORD grant Cassandra, a very beautiful soul, entrance to HIS kingdom of paradise. Amen
Willie, Dorothy, Alexous & Mariah says
We want to express our deepest condolences to the Milton/Hicks family. Sister Milton was one of the kindest, caring and “real” person we knew! She had nothing but love 💕 for us! Praying 🙏🏽 for comfort during this time of heartbreak. Rest in peace, Cassandra.
The Meltons says
Our condolences to the entire family. May God be with you during these trying times.
Pastor Mary Payne says
To the families; May our Lord Jesus Christ grant you all peace and comfort during your time of grief, Sister Casandra was a wonderful woman, I m lost for words ,Stay strong family; and read ,PROVERBS 3 ch , Trust in the Lord with all your heart, ❤️
Josephine Shannon says
Sending my condolences to the Milton n Hicks family
Anonymous says
i love you granmda, u can rest now.
Nicole James-Egerson says
I am thinking about my Big Sis Sha’ron, and Koki, and alllll of the rest of the family, I will always remember Cassie as the most sweetest person, she was such a loving and caring person, I remember we caught the train to Chicago with her and she was just a happy beautiful person inside and out, Koki you were so lucky to have a mom with a beautiful personality like Cassie, Sha’ron, my Big Sis, I know you will miss you and Cassie dancin the way you guys used to, the whole entire family, Shirley, Vicki, Bub, your Mom and Dad, just a warm big hearted beautiful caring family that you don’t see too much nowadays, what a blessing to just be a part of a family like this, Cassie will really be cherished and missed, I love you guys, Koki and Big Sis, always ❤️❤️
Anonymous says
Howard an Hattie nicks sending our condolences to the families our luv
Going to miss you miss that beautiful Beautiful smile. . We luv u
Deborah Sims says
Sending heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the Milton and Hicks family. Sister Milton was a beautiful and amazing woman of God. I’m so happy that I had the privilege of meeting her. Rest In Heavenly Peace Sister Milton.
Dawn Ramsey says
My deepest condolences to the Milton family. Sis Cassie is the reason we are a member of the Church today. So grateful to her for kind, generous, gracious person which drew us to the Church of Christ. Rest on Cassie, until we hear the trumpets sound.
LC and Dawn Ramsey
Lewis ,Tangie and family says
Brother Milton, Narkisa, Koke, Ontorius Lewis, and I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Sister Milton. She was always welcoming, caring, and generous, often sharing her delicious homemade peach cobbler made with fresh peaches. I know my husband mentioned many occasions when you all gathered around the table to share a meal and fellowship with his friend/ brotherNarkisa. We hold you all in our thoughts and prayers, asking for peace that surpasses all understanding during this difficult time. May we all find comfort in the hope of eternal rest with the Most High Almighty God. She has earned her crown. Love the Givens Family
The Horn Family says
Sending prayers and love from the Horn family. Sister Milton was always a joy when she came around..
Robbie Burch says
My deepest condolences to the Milton family on the passing of your wife, mother, and grandmother. Cassandra was a soft-spoken, kind, and helpful person with a sweet smile. She will be greatly missed!
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. 🙏🏽
Robbie Pratt Burch
Scott Kirby & Family says
The Kirby family extends our deepest sympathy.
Karen Thurmond Cincinnati ohio says
My cousin. San as I would call her had a true heart of Gold I remember when she took me to pick up my prom dress when I was in high school we used to talk to each other on the phone quite often at times too. I’m gonna truly miss her as well as I miss all the rest of my cousins Bud Viki Shirley, Aunt, Lula, Uncle Robert. I stayed at their house a lot when I was younger as a little girl when my mother will go to work at night on third shift had a lot of fun. I will truly miss all of you Sharon. You are so much in my prayers and I love you so much all of them are back together again so if you hear a whole lot of loud bang from up above, just know they’re having a party of their life! Rest in peace cousin San till we meet again. I love you!
Karen Thurmond says
Koki, Nakissa And Ontorious I love you all. I know I haven’t seen you guys In a very long time, but I hold many prayers for you and hold you very close to my heart. May your mom rest in heavenly peace.
Demetrius powell says
So sorry for your loss my condolences to the family I’m praying for you I’n the of Jesus Christ AMEN