Cassidy-Rae Luebbering

Cassidy-Rae Luebbering, 18, of St. Thomas, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025, at her home.

Affectionately known as C-Rae, she was born on December 9, 2006, in Columbia, Missouri the daughter of Nathan Allen and Renee Ann (Messer) Luebbering.

C-Rae was a senior at Blair Oaks High School, where her enthusiasm and spirit left a profound impact.  She previously graduated from the Special Learning Center.

Her life was filled with joy, friendship, and unforgettable moments.  She loved participating in the Special Olympics and was supported by the Dream Factory of Lake Ozark, Children’s Miracle Network, and Mizzouathon.  She enjoyed music, art, and was currently learning ASL at school.  Some of her greatest joys were simple ones: riding the UTV with her dad, watching Christmas movies with her mom, loving animals, and cheering proudly for the Blair Oaks High School football team.

She was deeply cherished by her community, was included as a Miracle Princess at the Miss Missouri Pageant on three occasions, a University of Missouri Columbia Theta Chi sweetheart, an honorary firefighter at Lake of the Ozarks, a Walmart Champion Child and Walmart’s “Walmart Heart” program proudly recognized her as an honorary driver.  She was greatly supported by the Cole County Fire Department and many neighboring fire departments.  She loved being around people, and people loved being around her.  Her bright spirit and gentle heart will continue shining in the lives she touched.

Survivors include her parents, Nathan and Renee Luebbering, St. Thomas; paternal grandparents, Bill and Betty Jo Luebbering, St. Thomas; maternal aunt, Roxanne (Nate) Jett, New Bloomfield; maternal uncle in-law, Bob Scheppers, Wardsville; four paternal uncles, Clinton (Christa) Luebbering, Wardsville; Shannon (Elena) Luebbering, St. Louis; Justin (Jamie) Luebbering, Wardsville; Jarret (Kasie) Luebbering, St. Thomas; 14 cousins; many great-cousins and other extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Raymond and Janet Messer; maternal aunt, Julie Scheppers; paternal uncle, Jeremy Luebbering; and Papa Larry Rizner.

Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at St. Thomas School Gymnasium with a prayer service at 2 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church with the Rev. Mark Porterfield and the Rev. Leonard Mukiibi concelebrating.

The family encourages everyone to wear Blair Oaks’ colors for the visitation and funeral.

Burial will be in St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are encouraged to the Special Learning Center, Children’s Miracle Network, or to Dream Factory of Lake Ozark.

Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City. trimblefunerals.com