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Shelby Jean Hancock

Female 1937 - 2022  (85 years)

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  • Name Shelby Jean Hancock 
    Birth 31 Aug 1937  Sylvester, Georgia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Death 8 Nov 2022 
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    • Carson McLane Funeral Home, November, 11, 2022
      Shelby Jean Bass

      Shelby Jean Bass, 85, of Valdosta passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Sylvester, GA on August 31, 1937, to the late Daniel Basil Hancock and Vera Bell Watson Hancock. In the mid-1950's, Mrs. Bass met her husband, William Franklin Bass, Jr., and they married on June 25, 1955. After her husband's retirement from the United States Air Force, the family moved to Tifton, where they became members of Zion Hope Baptist Church. While at Zion Hope Baptist Church in Tifton she enjoyed teaching the Eula Daniels Sunday School Class, being involved with the W.M.U., and singing in the choir. After moving to Valdosta, Mrs. Bass was a member of Morningside Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking for family and friends, traveling to southern gospel music concerts, and loved her flowers.
      In addition to her parents and her seven siblings, Mrs. Bass was preceded in death by her husband, William Franklin Bass, Jr. on February 9, 2019. Mrs. Bass is survived by her daughter, Cindy Renee Bass Harrell of Valdosta, son and daughter-in-law, William Franklin Bass, III (Tina) of Prattville, AL, grandchildren, Josh Harrell (Christie) of Valdosta, Matthew Harrell (Bailey) of Valdosta, Andrew Bass (fiancé Donna Wilson) of Mobile, AL, Jordan Bass (fiancé Kaitlyn Kendall) of Horn Lake, MS, and Nick Bass of Prattville, AL, great-grandchildren, Levi Harrell, Mallie Harrell, and Makensie Harrell, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
      Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel with Pastor Wayne Robertson officiating. Burial will follow. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the Carson McLane Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Morningside Baptist Church Building Fund, 2604 Bemiss Road, Valdosta, GA, 31602. Condolences to the family may be expressed online at www.mclanecares.com.
    Person ID I474  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 11 Nov 2022 

    Family William Franklin Bass, Jr.,   b. 2 Dec 1932, Wilson, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Feb 2019 (Age 86 years) 
    Marriage 25 Jun 1955 
    Family ID F455  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 15 Aug 2022