Christy Scales Casillas, 66 of Kansas City, MO peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024 surrounded by her family. Christy was born April 11, 1958, in Little Rock, AR to Walter Ed and Wanda Sue (Benton) Scales. While working at the Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she met Robert P. Casillas, and they married in 1991. From there, jobs took them to 7 different states. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend throughout her life and enjoyed traveling around the world, cooking, gardening and spending time with her family and friends. Christy's parents preceded her in death as did her first daughter Mackenzie (in 1993). She is survived by her husband Robert, daughter Lauren Casillas, granddaughter Esther Gelles, sisters SuAnn Scales and Leslie Dunn (Pete), nephew Nick Barsotti (Lydia; and grand-nephew John William), nieces Erin Kaiser and Elizabeth Stripling. Christy grew up in and was a faithful member of the Church of Christ, and her favorite Bible verse was: "Create in me a clean heart O God ..." Psalm 51 :10. The family extends gratitude to the caring staff of St. Lukes East (and Plaza) Hospitals, St. Luke's Community Hospital, Assisting Hands, Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs, and KC Hospice House. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Partners in Progress, PO Box 13989, Maumelle, AR. 72113.
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