Cassandra Louise "Lou" Granger was born January 19, 1970 at Christian Welfare Hospital in East Saint Louis, Illinois, the daughter of Eddie Earl Sr. and Elizabeth W. Granger.

Cassandra confessed hope in Christ at an early age in 1981. She attended A.M. Jackson Elementary School, East Saint Louis Sr. High School where she graduated "Class of 1989." Cassandra also attended Sandford Brown College where she obtained a 2-Year Degree in Computer Science. She united with Union Baptist Church and New Life Community Church. Cassandra loved her family, especially her grandchildren and fashion. She departed this life on February 3, 2023 .

Cassandra Louise Granger leaves to cherish her memory: 2 daughters, Ashlei E. (Oashan) Granger-Bynum and Jennipher Granger; grandchildren, Jeremiah D. Walker, Kobe A. Bynum, Parker O. Bynum, Drew C. Bynum, Layla D. Brown; significant love, Nathan Brigham; sisters, Debra Washington, Gwendolyn Washington and Sharon Granger (John Dozier III); brothers, Eddie (Felicia) Granger Jr., Kenneth (Derica) Granger Sr.; nieces and nephews, Steffanie Granger, Dedra Garrett, Aaron Granger, Kennenth Granger Jr., Dallas Garrett, Ayden Ware, Kaelyn Dozier; special nieces and nephews, Courtney Mabry, Shuan Weston, Daryl Weston, Dennis Crisp Jr.; two aunts, Jessie Hunt of University City, MO and Deborah Washington of Belleville, IL; a host of cousins, other relatives, friends and loved ones.

Cassandra was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Earl Sr. and Elizabeth W. Granger; grandparents, Leroy Sr. and Willie Mae Washington; aunt, Rollie M. Allen; and uncle, Louis "Boo" Washington.