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- Denyse (Smith) Bass (Picture included)
December 20, 1961 ? January 30, 2021
Mrs. Denyse Smith Bass peacefully passed away at her home on January 30, 2021. Denyse was born on December 20, 1961 to the late Marion Smith and Peggy Smith of Laurens County. Denyse is proceeded in death by her father Marion Smith of Laurens County. She was a loving grandmother to two boys, Thompson and Tucker Bass (Alan and Brittany).
Denyse was a 1979 graduate of West Laurens High School. She continued her education as an Early Childhood Educator at Georgia Southern University where she graduated with honors and a specialist degree. Denyse was an active member of Big Sandy Baptist Church in Irwinton, Ga. Denyse was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and educator. Denyse made a big impact on her students? lives through the years as one of the most well know educators of her time. Denyse loved her family and friends so very much and always wanted the best for each of them.
She is survived by her husband Mr. Glenn Bass of Dudley, her two sons, Alan Bass (Brittany) of Montrose and Samuel Bass (Victoria Clayton) of Dudley, Her parents Peggy and Miller Massey of Montrose Ga, brother, Keith Smith (Regina) of Dublin Ga, sister, Lynn Russell of Montrose, sister, Jeanne Logue (Billy) of Dublin and brother Ray Massey (Jennifer) of Tallahassee FL.
The family will have graveside services for close friends and family, 2:00 PM Tuesday at Big Sandy Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Keith Smith and Dr. Larry Daniel will officiate.
Chris Sanders, Steve Simmons, Marcus Simmons, Ken Elerson, Luke Daniel, and Richie Warren will serve as Pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Cam Dame and Harden Knight.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Huntington?s Disease Center of America (www.hgsa.org) to continue further research of Huntington?s Disease or to Big Sandy Baptist Church (12443 GA. Highway 112, Irwinton Ga 31042).
Townsend Brothers Funeral Home and Staff respectfully ask all in attendance to please adhere to all COVID policies to ensure the safety of all family and friends during this time. Please visit www.townsendfuneralhome.com to sign the online memorial register.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1961 - 2021 (59 years)