Bassett Family Association Database

Nancy Jo VanVoorhis

Female 1942 - 2021  (79 years)

Personal Information

  • Name Nancy Jo VanVoorhis 
    Birth 1 Aug 1942 
    Gender Female 
    Death 14 Dec 2021 
    Notes 
    • Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home
      Nancy Jo Bass
      August 1, 1942 ? December 14, 2021

      Nancy Jo VanVoorhis Bass, age 79, left this world to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 14 in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born August 1st 1942 in Waynesville, Missouri. She was a longtime resident of Longville since 1973. Nancy married the love of her life, David Charles Bass, Jr. in 1962. They celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary this past October. She was wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and neighbor. Due to her generous spirit and servant?s heart she was loved and adored by all of those who knew her. She faithfully served her church and community for many years. She did her absolute best to attend every one of her ten grandchildren?s award ceremonies, band concerts, baptisms, graduations, and weddings. Her home and heart was open to every family member, friend, neighbor, stranger, and even stray animals. There were no limits to the love she had to give. Her life was a beautiful reflection and witness to the love of Jesus.
      She is survived by her husband, David Charles Bass, Jr.; children, Donna Renee Mitchell and husband, Raymond, Pamela "Dolly" Stratton and husband, "Dave", David C. "Davy" Bass, III and wife, Miriam, Charlotte Denise Bass and Jimmy Daniel Bass; nine grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren and her sister, Shirley Ray and husband, Gene.
      Nancy is preceded in death by her mother and father, and her granddaughter Brittany Karschnik and brother, Randy Smith.
      The family will receive friends 4 - 8 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 1810 West Fourth Street, DeQuincy, La. There will be a visitation from 9 - 11:00 a.m. and with funeral service to begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Grace Church, 111 S Texas Street, DeRidder, Louisiana with interment to follow at Barentine Cemetery, Longville, Louisiana.
    Person ID I199  Bass84 William Bass of North Carolina
    Last Modified 11 Dec 2022 

    Family David Charles Bass, Jr. 
    Marriage 1962 
    Family ID F62  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 11 Dec 2022