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- Young?s Funeral Home ? Ferriday ? 11 September 2024
Melba Bass
Funeral services for Melba Jean Sanders Bass, 96 of St. Joseph, LA will be held at Maryland Baptist Church in St. Joseph, LA at 11AM on Saturday September 14, 2024 with Bro. Larry Foster, Bro. Kelly Clark, and Bro. Kevin Sanders officiating. Interment will follow at Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton, LA under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the church from 10AM until the time of the service at 11AM.
Melba Jean Bass was born on Friday, May 11, 1928 in Arcadia, LA and passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at her home surrounded by loved one. She was a member of Maryland Baptist church and a resident of Tensas Parish for 84 years. Melba was cherished by many for her warmth and hospitality, always known for her delicious canned vegetable soup, chicken and dumplings, jelly, peanut brittle, and cinnamon rolls. She had a love for gardening and enjoyed spending time in her yard. Melba was also fond of word puzzles and deeply dedicated to studying her Bible. With a passion for music, she led the singing at her church for many years. Her beautiful voice and clear reading made her the regular choice to read the Sunday school lessons aloud. Melba had an incredible memory, never missing a birthday or anniversary, and she touched the lives of many with her kindness and generosity.
She was preceded in death by husband, Willie Bass, son, Wayne Bass, grandson, John Hicks, granddaughter, Tonya Hicks, three sisters, Julia Boyer, Doris Rawles, and Bessie Thomas, four brothers, Bobby Sanders, Lavelle Sanders, Eugene Sanders, Wayne Sanders, parents, Dewey and Beatrice Sanders,
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Peggy Hicks of St. Joe, LA, and Brenda Adams of St. Joe, LA; brother, Billy Sanderes (Martha) of Waterproof, LA, sister, Willie Mae Dooley of Bastrop, LA, brothers, Marvin Sanders (Paulette) of Bastrop, LA, and Jerry Sanders (Rhonda) of Bastrop, LA. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 3 great great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Those honoring Melba as pallbearers are, Jimmy Rawles, Lee Thomas, Jeff Sanders, Kiley Sanders, David Dooley, Tommy Sanders, and David Sanders.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Steve Dooley, A.J. Kent, John Daves, Kenny Goodwin, and the men of Maryland Baptist Church.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1928 - 2024 (96 years)