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- Enterprise Journal, McComb, Mississippi, Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Gayle D. Bass
Gayle Paulette Dillon Bass, 77, of Summit, died Nov. 10, 2025, in her residence, surrounded by her loving family after a long-fought illness.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb, continuing there at 1 p.m. Thursday until services at 2 p.m. Bro. Cannon Ward will officiate.
Burial will be in the Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Paulette was born Aug. 3, 1948, to the late William Marcus Dillon and Christine Thornton Dillon.
She worked as a drug and alcohol addiction counselor, where she helped others find their sobriety. She was sober for 36 years, three months, and 20 days!
She was a loving wife, mother, Mamaw and friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Daniel "Danny" Dillon; and her stepdaughter, Jennifer Kristine Bass.
She is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Dr. John Martin "Marty" Bass; three children, Steve Johnston, Stephanie Hughes (William) and Patrick Kelly; one stepson, Ric Bass; 11 grandchildren, Lydia Muter, Haley Johnston (Dillon Borton), Evan Johnston, Megan Quin (Michael), Kelly Diaz (Adan), Christian Hughes (Kate), Vanessa Kelly (Austin), Austin Kelly, Eric Bass, Dallas Bass and Hannah Kolonay (Austin); 19 great-grandchildren, Michael, Piper, Melody, Magnolia, Jett, Michelle, Colton, Dalton, Gabe, Allie, Ozzy, Maverick, Georgia, Bently, Kyler, Amberleigh, Keaton, Dean and Jennifer Louann; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be Christian Hughes, Austin Kelly, William Hughes, Michael Quin, and Austin Kolonay.
Honorary pallbearers will be Evan Johnston, who is currently serving our country overseas, and her great-grandsons.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Summit AA Group.
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