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Sarah Basinger Obituary
SALISBURY - Mrs. Sarah Vera Basinger, 77, of Salisbury, passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
She was born Sept. 12, 1934, in Rowan County to the late John Frank Hall and Mamie Hutchens Hall. Mrs. Basinger was educated in Winston-Salem schools, worked in the cafeteria at Granite Quarry School and was a homemaker.
She was of the Independent Faith and loved baking, cooking and sewing.
Mrs. Basinger is survived by her husband of 52 years, William Lee Basinger, whom she married Sept. 13, 1959; sons William "Billy" Dean Basinger and wife Jennifer of Rockwell, Gary Basinger and wife Jane of Gold Hill; daughter Terri Powlas and husband Alan of Salisbury; sister Bessie Cress; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation: The family will receive friends Wednesday, Jan. 11 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Powles Funeral Home.
Service: Services will be held Thursday, Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. at the Powles Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by Rev. Bill Ketchie, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
Burial will follow at Brookhill Memorial Gardens.
Memorials: May be made to American Cancer Society, 1901 Brunswick Ave., Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28207.
Powles Funeral Home is assisting the Basinger family. Online condolences may be made at www.powlesfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Sarah Basinger
January 17, 2012
LEE AND FAMILY, WE EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR LOSS. WE WILL TRULY MISS SARAH'S SMILING FACE AND HER HAPPINESS THAT SHE GAVE TO OTHERS. "MAY YOUR LAUGHTER, TEARS, AND MEMORIES HELP EASE THE PAIN THATS IN YOUR HEART."
GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU!
LOUISE KETNER AND OFFICE STAFF
THE MEADOWS OF ROCKWELL
netra bollinger
January 12, 2012
Basinger Family, sorry to hear about the loss of sarah. I remember spending alot of time with her when i was growing up.I will miss her laughter.
January 12, 2012
Teri I am so sorry to hear about your Mother,I know she will be missed.I always thought she was a special lady.
Shirley Hunsucker
Melody McMahan
January 12, 2012
Dear Basinger Family,
My sincerest sympathies go out to your family. Sarah was a very sweet & loving woman. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother & great grandmother. It was a honor & priviledge to have known her. You will all be in my thoughts & prayers.
With love & sympathy,
January 11, 2012
Terri, Alan, and Family,
sorry to hear about Mother's passing. I am sure she will be missed by all that knew her. Love you all. Rick and Judy Fuutrell
Jerry & Sybbie Corl
January 11, 2012
Our sincerest sympathies go out to Sarah's family. She was a precious lady who could cook up a storm. Loved her homemade light rolls. We loved her so very much. She had such a sweet spirit and never met a stranger. Lee, Terri, Gary and Billy our prayers are that God would give you comfort during this time. You had a precious Mother and Wife. If you need anything, please let us know. We love you all so very much. She always thought of everyone else before herself. Jerry & Sybbie Corl
Debbie Eidson
January 11, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about Sarah. She was such a sweet person and a great cook!
Billy & Christie Covington
January 11, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
January 11, 2012
Basinger Family
I am sorry for your loss.
If you need anything let me know
Lou Cox (Aunt Lou)
January 11, 2012
Lee,Gary,Billy and Terri
We are so sorry for your loss. She will surely be missed, she was a great mother figure to us.
If we can do any thing please call.
Praying for your family.
Lloyd & Peggy Fraley
Jill Hartman
January 11, 2012
Basinger Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Miss Sarah was such a beautiful person inside and out. I know she will be missed. Shes in Jesus arms and suffers no more. We will be praying for your family. Our thoughts are with you all. Lonnie and Mary Artz, Jill Artz Hartman Rockwell N.C.
Linda Farruggia
January 11, 2012
What a nice lady! Prayers for the family.
January 11, 2012
Gary
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tommy and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Cordell
January 11, 2012
Gary
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Lynn Kiser
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