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Zella Gertrude Smith

Female 1895 - 2002  (106 years)


Personal Information

  • Name Zella Gertrude Smith 
    Born 8 Aug 1895  Jefferson County, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 12 Jun 2002  Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville, Saturday, June 15, 2012
      Zella Bass

      BASS Zella Bass, 106, passed away on June 12, 2002. She was born on August 8, 1895 in Jefferson County, Florida and was a longtime member of East Hill Baptist Church in Tallahassee. She had been a resident of Jacksonville for 42 years and was preceded in death by her husband George Bass (1961). Survivors include two daughters, Mildred Thackerson of Jacksonville and Gertrude McKinnon of Tallahassee; two granddaughters, Anne McCook (Rick) of Jacksonville and Cathy Rodriguez (Eduardo) of Tallahassee; a grandson, Edward G. D. Bright (Carolyn); two great granddaughters, Kelly McCook and Tina Rodriguez; four great grandsons, Craig Bright (Cindy), Todd Bright (Heather), Ryan McCook and Eddie Rodriguez; two great-great grandchildren, Lauren Bright and Daniel Bright and a number of great nieces and nephews. A Graveside service will be held at 11AM on Saturday June 15, 2002 at Oakland Cemetery in Tallahassee, FL with the Rev. Dr. A. Glenn Bass officiating. Contributions may be made in her memory to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257. Arrangements are being handled by ARLINGTON PARK FUNERAL HOME, (724-6384) Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com.

    Person ID I212  Bass16B Ephraim Bass of North Carolina
    Last Modified 21 Jan 2023 

    Family George Washington Bass,   b. 16 Jul 1892, Madison County, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. May 1961, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years) 
    Children 
     1. Mildred E. Bass,   b. 8 Oct 1914, Quincy, Gadsden County, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 May 2013, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 98 years)
     2. Gertrude Bass,   b. 22 Apr 1917, Quincy, Gadsden County, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Jan 2008, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years)
    Last Modified 18 Jul 2019 
    Family ID F52  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart