Marian Taylor Bassett
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Marian Taylor Bassett

  • October 31, 1925 - February 1, 2012
  • Locust Grove, Georgia
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“It is so hard to believe we will not be going to the mountains or the Jockey Lot or to Florida to see the boys. I thank God I had you for 46 years...Read More » ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: Kim Gulnac - Norcross, GA

“i miss you nanny. ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: Joseph Queen - Deland, FL

“I am gonna miss you very much. I am so glad that I got to go to the reunion last year and got to see you one more time. Rest in peace and give Uncle...Read More » ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: Wanda Harrell Ray - Lakeland, FL

“To the Family, My thoughts and prayers are'with each of you. I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around you and give you guys the strenght to...Read More » ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: Sherry Guffin Greer - Jackson, GA

“I love you Aunt Marian, thank you for being a "second Mama" to me, I'll miss you more than you'll ever know, thank you for all the good times we had,...Read More » ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Diane Anderson - Jonesboro, GA

“I was so saddened to hear of Aunt Marian's passing. I know she will be missed by all. I will always remember her smile and laughter and still carry...Read More » ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Lonna Gwen Bassett Knight - MD

“Though it has been many years since I have had the privilege of being in Aunt Marian's company, I will always remember her smile, laughter, and how...Read More » ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: Elaine Bassett Snow - Bowie, MD

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May God wrap his loving arms around you and grant you peace in knowing that...Read More » ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Raymond and Debby Bailey - GA

“She will be missed and our prayers are with the family ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: tammy and keith boone - GA

“May all the angels sing in Heaven when you return. You will be greatly missed and my prayers go to ALL the family!!!! ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Amanda White

“My deepest sympathies for the entire Bassett family, Nanny will be dearly missed. She was a very special lady & touched many peoples lives around her...Read More » ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: Teresa Parker McCurry - GA

our Nanny “Our wonderful Nanny Bassett... We are going to miss you so much.. We all know you are happy to be with Papa now. Ya'll are our angels watching and...Read More » ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: valerie bassett - wetumpka, AL

“My deepest sympathy to the entire Bassett family. Marian was a very special lady. I remember when she and mom (Betty) use to craft for hours on end...Read More » ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: Suzette Henry - McDonough, GA

“Your family are in my thoughts and prayers ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: Jennifer Ransom (Holloway) - GA


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Mrs. Marian Taylor Bassett, 86, of Locust Grove, GA passed away February 1, 2012. Mrs. Bassett was born in Dallas, GA the daughter of the late Ruby Ethel O'Neal Taylor and Thomas Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Owen Bassett and several siblings. Mrs. Bassett was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed traveling to Biloxi and Cherokee, shopping, yard sales and playing cards. Survivors are her children, Tommy Bassett (Jackie) of Winston, Brenda Moser (Stan) of Sharpsburg, Johnny Bassett (Paula), Deborah Hudgins (Riley) of Jenkinsburg, and Jan Bassett of Locust Grove; 12 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 20 great-great grandchildren; siblings, Bobby Taylor (Brenda) of Forsyth and Doris Wyre (Charles) of Jonesboro; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 5 – 8:00 PM. Funeral Service will be Friday, February 3, 2012 – 2:00 PM in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Terrell Hopkins officiating. Interment will be at Sherwood Memorial Park in Jonesboro at 3:30PM. Haisten Funeral Home – McDonough 770-914-8833 haistenfunerals.com