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- Charlotte Observer, North Carolina, 30 July 2023
Ann Bass
December 13, 1937 ? July 22, 2023
Portland, Oregon - Ann Ratliff Bass passed away on July 22, 2023, at the age of 85. Ann was born on December 13, 1937 in Barksdale Field, LA. She grew up in Haskell, TX. She graduated from the Harris School of Nursing at Texas Christian University in 1960. While a student there, she met the love of her life, Lonny Bass. The couple was looking forward to their 63rd wedding anniversary in September.
With her husband, Ann raised two children: Jamie Bass Marucha and Hugh Bass. Later on, she adored being a grandmother. She spent her career in healthcare workplaces. She was also known for her service to the community. Ann and Lonny were good stewards of God's earth, advocating for light rail in Charlotte.
Ann was an adventurous traveler. Friends and family knew her for her sharp wit. She was a lifelong Methodist. Her loved ones will remember her as our angel in her afterlife, as she was during her lifetime.
She is predeceased by her father Hugh Ratliff and mother Mary Kimbrough Ratliff. She is survived by her husband Lonny (Bob) Bass, sister Gail Jones, daughter Jamie Marucha, son Hugh Bass, and grandchildren Madeline, Tom, and Max.
Of all the places she lived, Ann considered Charlotte to be her chosen home. She will be interred at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church. Ann's life will be celebrated at Christ United Methodist Church in Cedar Mill, OR. In lieu of flowers, please make a remembrance donation to the Assistance League of Greater Portland or your local library.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1937 - 2023 (85 years)