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Wanda Faye Helleson

Female 1933 - 2022  (89 years)


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  • Name Wanda Faye Helleson 
    Born 18 May 1933  Dallas, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 24 Sep 2022 
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    • McWhorter Funeral Home ? Gilmer, September 21, 2022
      Wanda Faye Helleson Bass

      Memorial services for Wanda Faye Helleson Bass, 89, of Gilmer, are scheduled for 12:00 pm, Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Little Mound Baptist Church with Brother Michael Phillips officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of McWhorter Funeral Home.
      Wanda was born May 18, 1933, in Dallas, Texas to Joe and Margie Hargrove Helleson, and passed into Glory, on September 19, 2022.
      Wanda married Billy Bass, on August 25, 1952. She was the office manager at Mueller Brass Company for 30 years before her retirement. She was involved with 4-H, Extension Homemakers, and Crimestoppers. Her hobbies included arts and crafts, reading, watching the Dallas Cowboys, and crossword puzzles. Wanda had a love for all people, and she often referred to many as her "Doll", "Sweet Pea", "Sugar", and "Granny's Doll". Her profound love for animals was known by Upshur County. They knew she could never turn away an animal found in her yard. She was a member of Little Mound Baptist Church and enjoyed all church activities.
      Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Joe Bass; daughter, Sandy Hunter; sister-in-law, Carol Helleson; special friend, Cyndy Nesbit; 4 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
      She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Margie Helleson; granddaughter, Danna Bass; and her brother, George Helleson.
      In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children?s Research Hospital, Little Mound Cemetery, P.O. Box 1387, Gilmer, Tx 75644, or the charity of your choice.
      Please visit Wanda's online registration book at www.mcwhorterfh.com to leave a memory for the family.


    Person ID I1182  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 25 Sep 2022 

    Family Billy Wayne Bass,   b. 28 May 1931, Winnsboro, Wood County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Feb 1989, Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 57 years) 
    Children 
     1. Joe Wayne Bass,   b. 23 Feb 1955, El Paso County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location
     2. Sandra Eileen Bass,   b. 5 Jul 1958, Dallas County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Last Modified 25 Sep 2022 
    Family ID F624  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart