Mae Tassin Obituary

What a great lady, so happy that she was in my life. Think of her often

Sorry to hear of your loss Mr. Kenny and Nancy, know that you are in my prayers.

It is difficult to imagine Porter-Gaud these days without Mrs. Tassin. She was an inspiration, and her saintly kindness knew no bounds. Her crocheted bookworms were quite the incentive to get us wily six year olds to read more. My sister and I consider ourselves fortunate indeed to have spent our first grade year in Mrs. Tassin's classroom.

If only every first-grader were as lucky as I was to have such a kind, patient, curious guide to welcome them into the wide world of school and learning. As my mom mentioned, I still treasure the reading pillow I made in her class (it's on my bed as I write this now). And I know I'm one of many that still have the 'bookworm' bookmarks she knitted for us as rewards for reading 100 books. Picking out the color for the bookworm was such a proud moment! I still remember standing in front of the bulletin board deciding between green and pink. The amount of time I spent debating between those two you would have though lives hung in the balance. In the year I spent in her classroom she imparted a strong sense of respect, adventure and compassion that guide me to this day, and I'm so thankful to have known her.

Dear Tassin Family,

You are in the thoughts and prayers of my parents, Bryan and Joy Anders, my sister, Allison Anders, and me. Like so many others, Allison and I had the great privilege of being in Mrs. Tassin's first grade class. What a magical experience that was! She ushered her students into the world of learning with great warmth and affection. Mrs. Tassin also followed her first graders as they grew older. Whenever I encountered her over the years, she greeted me with a big smile and warm embrace. I still have the pencil case she made and gave each of us when I was a first grader.

For my mother, Mrs. Tassin was a colleague, mentor, friend, and wonderful "across the hall neighbor" on the primary hall at Porter-Gaud. My mother treasures each of the "JOY" gifts and other handiwork given to her by Mrs. Tassin over the years.

Mrs. Tassin was a great lady and wonderful teacher. She will be missed by those who knew her.

Sincerely,

Andrea Anders

Nancy and Kenny,

Sorry to hear about your loss but just know that our prayers are with you.

Dolly and Roxanne

Max & Kenny,
I am so sorry to read about your loss.
Thoughts and prayer are with you.
Regards,
Casey Herbert

Dear Laura, so sorry to hear about Mae. She was like my second mother and I'll miss her very much. All my love to you and the family, wish I could be there, but my thoughts and prayers are very much with you, Love, Betsy

Max,
I am so sorry to hear about Mae. She was so special to everyone in our family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jan Conklin
Suzy Conklin Hayden
Rhett Conklin

Oh Mrs Tassin- so many lives you touched and you set us all out on a terrific journey. Everytime I see the cross-stiched prayer you made for me so many many years ago, I think of you and your saintly kindness.
You will always be in our hearts and will live on in the countless souls you have touched!
Your blessings will continue forever-you are never truly gone.

Kenny & Marty, so sorry to hear of your mother/grandmothers death. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and Prayers.
Love
Robbie Varnadore

Kenny & Marty, so sorry to hear of Mrs. Tassin's passing. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Love
Robbie Varnadore

Richard,
So sorry to hear of your grandmother's passing. Should you need anything, please don't hesitate to let me know.

You are in our thoughts and Prayers.
Warren, Maxine & Kim McPeake

Dear Laura and family,

I was so very sad to see your mother's obituary in this morning's paper. I adored Mrs. Tassin, as did my children, Ben and Laura, and I give her credit for a good bit of their success in life. They still treasure the pillows they made with her in first grade (and the ones they made later with you, I think?) -- in fact, Laura took hers to college with her! -- and the afghans she knitted for them when they graduated from Porter-Gaud are heirlooms. For me, she was the grandmother I never had, and I am so grateful for all that she did for my children. I've forwarded her obituary to them, and I know they will share my sorrow but treasure the wonderful memories that she gave us. Please know that we are thinking of you and all of your family at this time of great loss.

With love,

Kate Adams