Kassie Maranda Heller born February 9, 1989, passed away after a brave and painful fight with pancreatic cancer on January 22, 2026, in Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont, Greenwood, SC.
She was the daughter of Debbie McShane Heller, and Gregory Lloyd Heller of Anderson. Kassie attended Westside High School in Anderson and received a veterinary assistant certification from Greenville Technical College. Although all animals were her passion, she hated to see any animal hurt or mistreated. For these reasons she pursued a manufacturing career instead of veterinary assistant. Welding, Quality Control, and Inspection were her strong suits. She assumed various team leadership roles and excelled in assuring perfection of finished products. Kassie committed herself completely to every job she ever had, with pride, and accountability for her performance. She was selfless and caring, often sassy as a means of survival in a world of hard knocks. Kassie was fiercely loyal and loving to her steadfast friends and family.
Her heart loved her nephews, Trent and Drake Heller, with her whole being as if they were her own children. No one could Love them more. She loved the Lord and was ready to see Jesus when she passed peacefully with her loving mother, Debbie, at her side.
Kassie is survived by her parents, her nephews, and her paternal grandmother, Jean Heller, her maternal aunt Patricia Laney, maternal uncle Henry (Michelle) McShane, special cousins: Amy, Emily. Blaize, Mason, Ryder Hart, Taylor (Jake), Jordan (Chris), Christy (Matt) Hayes, Grayson and Dakota.
She leaves behind true friends who visited often during her last days, shared precious memories and engaged in giggles: JessicaWaddell, Alexis (Shane) Carver, Cheri (Jimmy) Mann, Josh, and various Patterson cousins. Betty Campbell and Bill (Jan) Williams who gave her care and housing during her last months.
Kassie was preceded in death by her brother Brenton Gregory Heller, paternal grandfather Gregory Lloyd Heller, maternal grandparents Barbara Patterson McShane and Henry Leo McShane.
A special Thanks to the Abbeville Emergency staff, including Dr. Taylor and Dr. Keith Scott.
Thanks also to the Hospice Home Health attentive personnel, Kayla Beaty, and leadership teams. Her nurses at the Palliative Care Hospice went above and beyond to assure her comfort. Special thanks to Carrie, Megan, Deidre, Lisa, Dr. Wicker, Chaplain Benjamin Purcell and all others who cared.
No services are presently planned.
Please send donations to the Abbeville County Animal Shelter, 79 Old Calhoun Falls Road, Abbeville, SC 29620, or a charity of your choice in remembrance of Kassie, Or to a charity of your choice.
The Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.
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