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- The Sampson Independent, North Carolina, 16 February 2024
Anna Jean Bass
Mrs. Anna Jean Bass, 89, of Fayetteville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. She was born in Sampson County on Jan. 31, 1935 to the late Edwin T. and Fraulein N. Lamb. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Milton Bass, Sr. and three siblings, Edna Lou Aldrich, Earl Lamb, and Bobby Lamb.
Anna Jean graduated from Pineland College with a degree in business. Milton and Anna Jean owned and operated M&U Sporting Goods and Jambbas Ranch. She was an active member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Through the ups and downs of life, her love for the Lord and faith in Him never wavered.
She is survived by her five children, Sabrina Gibson and husband Marvin of Fincastle, Va., Becky Connor and husband David of Granite Falls, Anita Vestal and husband Mark of High Point, and Beth Brock and husband Craig, James Milton Bass, II and wife Sandy, all of Fayetteville; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, grandma, and friend to all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to Cedar Creep Baptist Church, 4170 Tabor Church Road, Fayetteville NC, 28312.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18, at Cedar Creek Baptist Cemetery with Dr. Bruce Martin officiating.
Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 6535 Clinton Road, Stedman, NC 28391.
News and Observer
Raleigh, North Carolina
Sunday, October 2, 1955
Miss Lamb is the daughter of Mrs. Edwin Turlington Lamb of Ingold and the late Mr. Lamb. Her engagement to James Milton Bass, son of Mrs. Lonnie D. Bass of Clinton and the late Mr. Bass is announced by her mother. A November wedding is planned.
News and Observer
Raleigh, North Carolina
Thursday, December 1, 1955
Miss Lamb Becomes Bride In Ingold Baptist Church
Ingold - Miss Anna Jean Lamb, daughter of Mrs. Edwin T. Lamb of Ingold, became the bride of James Milton Bass, son of Mrs. Lonnie D. Bass of Clinton, on November 23 in the Ingold Baptist Church.
The ceremony was conducted by the Reverend A Douglas Aldrich, of Raleigh, brother-in-law of the bride. A program of wedding music was rendered by Mrs. D. J. Royal and James Turlington, both of Salemburg.
The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Earl Lamb, of Mebane. Her gown was of Chantilly lace and tulle, fashioned with a rounded neckline with designs of seed pearls on the lace bodice over taffeta. Her bouffant skirt was of nylon net and tulle over taffeta. Her fingertip veil, outlined with lace, was attached to a tiara of seed pearls and sequins, and she carried a white Bible mounted with a white orchid, showered with French carnations.
The maid of honor, Miss Elizabeth Merritt, of Salemburg wore a gown of moss green velveteen and tulle over taffeta. She carried a bouquet of bronze Indianapolis mums.
Judy Aldrich, niece of the bride, was flower girl and Joe Aldrich, nephew, of the bride, was ring bearer.
The bridegroomâ??s brother, Howard Bass of Dunn, served as best man. Ushers were Bobby Lamb, brother of bride and Ray Gaddy, Crafton Bass of Salemburg and Lonnie Bass of Clinton, brothers of the bridegroom.
The brideâ??s mother was attired in a deep mauve iridescent dress with an orchid corsage. The bridegroomâ??s mother wore a blue gray dress with matching accessories and an orchid.
After a wedding trip to Florida, the couple will be at home in Salemburg.
For travel the bride wore a dark tweed suit with black accessories.
Mrs. Bass was recently graduated from Pineland Colege where she will work in the office of the registrar. Mr. Bass is a student at Edwards Military Institute where he is an assistant coach in the physical education department.
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1935 - 2024 (89 years)