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- Richmond Times Dispatch, Virginia, Friday, June 16, 1956
Henley-Bass
DANVILLE ? The marriage of Miss Joyce Lee Bass, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Greeley Bass of Danville, to William Armstrong Henley, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas Henley of Williamsburg, took place Sunday, April 15.
The ceremony was performed in York, S.C. by the Rev. Ernest H. Hunn.
Danville and Rockingham County, Virginia, 20 July 2023
Joyce Bass Henley
July 29, 1935 ? July 11, 2023
Joyce Bass Henley passed away peacefully on July 11, 2023. She was born July 29, 1935 in Danville, Virginia to Horace and Stuart Bass. Joyce loved being big sister to her two younger brothers, Carl and Steve, and growing up in the community where she made many lasting friendships and fond memories. She loved to recount the fun she had as captain of her cheerleading team, editor of the yearbook, and being a sub-debutante.
Joyce continued her education at her beloved Randolph Macon Women's College where she was active in Chi Omega Sorority. Soon after arriving at RMWC she met the love of her life, Bill, at nearby Washington and Lee University. Joyce and Bill were happily married for 63 years.
In the early years of their marriage, Bill and Joyce primarily lived in Birmingham, Alabama and Richmond, Virginia. In 1969, they moved their family of five to Tampa, Florida. Upon settling in Tampa, Joyce immediately began serving in the community and building lasting and cherished friendships. Among the things she was actively involved with are Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church, Community Bible Study, Weeder's Garden Club, The So Ho Friend Group, Mustard Seed Bible Study, Young Life, Salvation Army Auxiliary, and Meals on Wheels.
But her most impactful role was being a devoted mother to her three children, Devany, Amy, and Jeff. As her family grew, so did her influence and impact. Her children and grandchildren remember their "Mimi" being at every sports game, musical performance, and every important event in their lives as their biggest fan and cheerleader.
Throughout Joyce's life she suffered with severe rheumatoid arthritis, however, she never let that limit or define her. Her strong Christian faith defined the essence of who she was and where she looked for her strength and courage and hope.
Joyce is survived by her children, Devany Henley Groves, Amy Henley Lerom, Stuart Jeffries Henley (Julie); her grandchildren, Henley Groves McKnight (Todd), Lauren Groves Van Der Sluys (Nathan), William Matthew Lerom, Daniel Jeffries Lerom, David Armstrong Lerom (Catherine), Callie Henley Adams (Jackson), Gracie Henley Hastings (Will); six great-grandchildren; and her beloved brothers, Carl Stuart Bass (Brenda) and Stephen Garland Bass (Wanda). Joyce was predeceased by her father, Horace Greeley Bass, her mother, Stuart White Bass, her beloved husband, William (Bill) Armstrong Henley, and her son in law, Fletcher Leonard Groves III.
A Celebration of Joyce's life will be held at Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church, 3501 W. San Jose Street, Tampa, FL 33629, on Saturday, August 5th at 11 a.m., followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1935 - 2023 (87 years)