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Sheila Inez Thompson

Female 1964 - 1999  (34 years)

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  • Name Sheila Inez Thompson 
    Birth 19 Sep 1964  Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Death 5 Aug 1999  Methodist Medical Center Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 


    • The Peoria Journal Star, Illinois, Tuesday, August 10, 1999
      Sheila Inez Thompson Bassett

      PEORIA -- Sheila Inez Thompson Bassett, 34, of 1814 W. Smith died at 11:17 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, 1999, at Methodist Medical Center.

      Born Sept. 19, 1964, in Little Rock, Ark., to Sammie Robinson and Dorothy Thompson Early, she married Keith L. Bassett on June 19, 1992, in Peoria. He survives.

      Also surviving are her father and her mother, both of Peoria; four sons, Keith Jr., Isaiah, Aaron and Terrance, all of Peoria; one daughter, Lakeia Bassett of Peoria; four brothers, Timothy Robinson Sr., Frank Turner and Steven Thompson, all of Peoria, and Mikeren Turner of Bloomington; and four sisters, Satina Rebballar, Kathy Brown Howard, Carolyn Brown and Teresa Turner, all of Peoria.

      She was a member of Christian Family Center and its Choir.

      Services will be at noon Wednesday at the Christian Family Center, where visitation will be two hours before services. The Revs. Tony Pierce and John Crawley will officiate. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery. Simons Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

      Family will receive friends at the Christian Family Center. @ART CAPTION:Sheila Bassett (1997).
    Person ID I34  504B Oscar Bassett of Missouri
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2022 

    Family Keith Lavern Bassett 
    Marriage 19 Jun 1992  Peoria, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 

    • Walker Funeral Service and Chapel, Inc.
      Keith ?Big Pete? Bassett Jr.
      March 1, 1985 ? October 17, 2022

      Keith Lavern Bassett Jr. (Big Pete) departed this life on Monday, October 17, 2022, at the age of 37.

      Big Pete was born on March 1, 1985, the son of Keith Lavern Bassett Sr. and Sheila Inez Bassett in Peoria, Illinois.

      Big Pete will be lovingly remembered by his devoted and loving Fiance?, Denise Bassett (Lewis), children; Ja?Haree Green, Sy?Riah Joiner, Jamarrion March, Kaliya Bassett, Dever Bassett, Deqarius Bassett, DeMarius Bassett, Courtland Shields, Dasia Perry, father, Keith Bassett Sr., five brothers; Terrance Bassett, Isiaha Bassett, Micheal Bassett, John Crowder, Kevin Carter, ten sisters; Lakia Bassett, Danette Johnson, Tiffany Scott, Damara Johnson, BerRisha Brown, Latoya Crowder, Stephanie Crowder, Tiffany (John) Lawson, Lakeisha Bradley, Kennedy Gaines, two grandchildren; Jay?Von Shields and Maurnise Norman, God-parents; Beverly Bradley, Kathy Brown, a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and special relatives and friends.

      Pete was preceded in death by his mother, Sheila Bassett, brother; Aaron Bassett, grandparents; Dorothy Thomas, Robert C. Bassett, Dorien Bassett.

      He graduated from Manual High School. During his high school years Big Pete was a member of a dance group called Persuasion, he loved to dance.

      Pete later went to further his education at Illinios Central College, and St. Louis Community College. He worked at District 150 as a teacher?s aide for many years. He was a man that wore many hats. His humble beginnings started at Proctor Recreation Center as a host.

      Pete was better known for his as a Comedian, Promotor, Coach, Host, and Mc. Big Pete was a great comedian, had the opportunity to host Funny & Famous with comedians DeRay Davis, Michael Blackson, Jess Hilarious. He also hosted the River City Soul Fest staring Ashanti & Jarule.

      Pete was all about the kids and his community. He was a coach for AAU basketball, Team Harvey. He also hosted many other community events.

      Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Big Pete knew he had an outgoing personality, and you were about to receive the best laugh ever from him. He had a sense of humor that was unmatched. He enjoyed traveling and partying. Pete loved his cars and rims. He was a member of Flossin Car Club. But most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends and many others, all who were dear to him. Big Pete was a Leader, Dreamer, Icon Figure and truly a ladies' man!

      He will dearly be missed.
      ?GO Big or Go Home?
      Big Pete

    Children 
     1. Keith Lavern Bassett, Jr.,   b. 1 Mar 1985   d. 17 Oct 2022 (Age 37 years)
     2. Isaiah Bassett
     3. Aaron Bassett
     4. Terrance Bassett
     5. Lakeia Bassett
    Family ID F9  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2022