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1927
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2013
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Melba Bass Obituary
Mrs. Melba S. Bass, 85, of Springfield, FL, went home to be with her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. She was born on November 22, 1927 in Bonifay, FL.
Mrs. Bass enjoyed spending time with her family and being on the river. She was a member of the Gospel Lighthouse Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Rlevie Steverson, and step mother Mildred Steverson; husband Henry (Bill) L. Bass, Sr.; son, Henry (Snooks) L. Bass, Jr.; and son-in-law, Winston E. Russ, Sr.; and numerous siblings.
She is survived by one daughter, Christine B. (Rhuden) Chambless of Clarksville, FL; three sons, Ronnie E. (Gay) Bass, Sr., Kenny L. (Judy) Bass, and Jerry L. Bass, all of Panama City, FL; six grandsons, Pete Russ, Kevin Russ, Billy Bass, Ronnie (Buford) Bass, Jr., Christopher A. Bass, and Shaun Bass; four granddaughters, Kim Shaw, Melba Jean Hall, Tricia Bass, and Jennifer Arnold; three brothers, Joe Steverson, Billy (Wanda) Steverson, Eugene (Betty Jean) Steverson, all of Bonifay, FL; two sisters, Sue (Earl) Roberts of Umatilla, FL and Nancy Steverson of Bonifay, FL; 19 great-grandchildren; and six great, great-grandchildren. As well as, two very special people Debbie L. Bass and Jackie P. Bass.
Serving as pallbearers will be Gerald Conner, Terry Conner, Shaun Bass, Kristain Shaw, Brandon Shaw, Christopher Bass, Joe Steverson, and Greg Hawthorne.
The family will receive friends for a luncheon at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the Gospel Lighthouse Church. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will take place at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 23, 2013, at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Johnny Cromer, Rev. Ike Steverson, and Brother John Thomas officiating. Interment to follow at the Lynn Haven Cemetery.
The entire family would like send a special thanks to the staff of Covenant Hospice. Those wishing to extend a word of condolence may do so at www.heritagefhllc.com.
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6 Entries
June 23, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and your family. We love you, Anita & John Arnold
June 23, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. We love you and are praying for you and your family. John & Anita Arnold
Cathy Hammock
June 22, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Treasa Strickland
June 22, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Debbie Y
June 21, 2013
Forever a light to many
Debbie Ysebaert
June 21, 2013
Miss Meme! I've so much about these last 6 years. Your Miss Kim and I are very good friends. You have to know that she is one of a kind - just s you are. She will carry your light now - and be a beautiful soul to many - like you are. Although I did not know you, I feel like I do. Heavens are rejoicing; while you leave those behind on earth, I pray for them to find comfort and peace in the Lord Jesus Christ. You no longer suffer, but you are dancing at the feet of Jesus. Love you Kim and family!
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