Casey Nichols Llewellyn
May 10, 1968 — January 26, 2025
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Casey Nichols Llewellyn passed away on Sunday January 26, 2025 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born May 10, 1968 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to Connie Lee Nichols and Susan Elizabeth (nee James) Nichols.
Casey graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1986, earned her BA in Education from the University of Iowa, and her Master’s in Education from Drake University. She taught for 17 years in the West Des Moines Schools as an elementary school teacher starting at Phoenix and finishing at Fairmeadows Elementary.
Casey was an active member at Lutheran Church of Hope and had many close friends she met in different support and bible groups. Casey cherished spending time with her friends and family. She enjoyed dancing, wine, Karaoke, slot machines, playing Bunko, listening to music, Happy Hours and socializing with her friends. Casey had a special place in heart for her beloved Bulldog, Agnes.
Casey is survived by her husband, Shawn; children, Katelyn (Daniel) Aspromonte, Samuel Epperly and Benjamin (Anna) Epperly; stepchildren, Luke Llewellyn and Max Llewellyn; mother, Susan Nichols; sister, Kari (Stephen) Nitzschke; brother, Brad (Julie) Nichols; nieces and nephews, Madison Bessinger, Luci (Zach) Baudler, Jackson (Olivia) Nichols, Claire Nichols and Conrad (Lily) Nichols; great-nieces, Annie Nichols and Rae Nichols; father of her children, Brad Epperly; and a host of other family and beloved friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Connie.
A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, February 3, 2025 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines. The service will be livestreamed and the link will be found here: click here.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for distribution to Casey’s favorite charities.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Mary Kimpston
02/04/2025
My heart goes out to your sweet family. I worked in the district with Casey and also taught the Epperly kids. Greetings and condolences from your old music teacher! May God grant you peace and endurance during this difficult time.
Carol Cooper Rueber (formerly Carol Hansen)
01/30/2025
Sue, I saw the obituary for Casey in today's Waterloo Courier, and I wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you as you go through this sad time.
I remarried in 1975 to David Rueber. His mom, Ann Rueber, was my neighbor in Cedar Falls. David and I have one daughter, Alitza R. Rueber. She lives in Washington state. My older children from my marriage to Vern Hansen were Doug, Diane and Dave Hansen.
My deepest sympathy are with you. Casey was a beautiful woman, and I'm sure she will be greatly missed.
Tom and Jennifer Bessinger
01/30/2025
Our hearts go out to Shawn, Katelyn, Sam, Ben, Sue, Kari, Brad, and the rest of Casey’s family.
Casey was a wonderful Aunt to Madison and Luci and an example of how your sister can be your best friend.
Alice Janssen
01/30/2025
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Casey. Her parents and siblings are friends from years ago at 1st Baptist Church, Cedar Falls. I will praying for the Lord to bring each of you peace and comfort in the coming days and weeks.
Lynn Bleeker
01/29/2025
I’m so sorry to hear this news. I first met Casey through having Ben in my preschool class, then she went on to be a friend when we moved into the same neighborhood and the boys played together. My heartfelt condolences go out to the entire family.💔
Debra L Frost
01/29/2025
My heart and condolences go out to all of you at this difficult time. May your momories keep you though this.
Ellen Hendrix
01/29/2025
Katelyn, Sam and Ben,
We are deeply sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a wonderful woman and always so full of life!
We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.🤍🕊️
The Hendrix family
Dave, Ellen, Matt and Lauren
Mary Bessinger & Matt Diehl
01/29/2025
We are deeply sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful aunt to our nieces, Madison and Luci. Much love and strength to the Nichols and Llewellyn families.