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Rosa Bass

Female 1938 - 2021  (83 years)

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  • Name Rosa Bass 
    Birth 21 Feb 1938 
    Gender Female 
    Death 6 Dec 2021 
    Notes 

    • Scarborough & Hargett
      Rosa Bass Harris
      February 21, 1938 - December 6, 2021

      Condolences are being expressed to the family of Mrs. Rosa Bass Harris, age 83, who passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, at Brian Center Southpoint.

      Mrs. Rosa Odella Bass Harris, the daughter of the late Mr. Howard Samuel Bass and Mrs. Luthennie Hayes Bass was born in Person County, North Carolina on February 21, 1938.

      At an early age, she professed a hope in Christ and joined Siloam Missionary Baptist Church. She was a faithful and supportive member. Rosa sang in the Inspirational and Senior Choirs, and she was also a member of the Missionary Circle. Rosa was educated in the Person County School District and was later employed by Duke University Medical Center and The Forest at Duke, retiring after many years of dedicated and loyal service.

      Rosa was united in holy matrimony to Luster McNeil Harris on April 1, 1972, and to this union, two children were born. She was preceded in death by one brother, Winslow Samuel Bass. Rosa leaves to cherish precious memories: husband, Luster McNeil Harris; one son, Luster Dion Harris (Nusly) of Durham, North Carolina; one daughter, Luthennie Michelle Harris of the home; one brother, Willie B. Bass (Margie) of Burlington, North Carolina; three cherished grandchildren, Malachi, Damari and Karly; one sister-in-law, Hattie Lucille Bass; one brother-in-law, Samuel Leo Harris (Ressie); and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

      Public viewing for Mrs. Rosa Bass Harris will take place at Scarborough & Hargett Celebration of Life Center, Inc., 309 N Queen Street, Durham, North Carolina 27701, on Saturday, December 11, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

      Homegoing services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Rosa Bass Harris will take place on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Siloam Missionary Baptist Church, 4688 Mount Harmony Church Road, Rougemont, North Carolina 27572, at 2:00 p.m., with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m.

      Mrs. Rosa Bass Harris will be laid to rest in the Harris Family Cemetery.
    Person ID I54745  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 29 Nov 2023 

    Father Howard Samuel Bass,   b. 22 Jun 1908, Durham County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Jun 1986, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years) 
    Mother Luthenia Hayes,   b. 29 Dec 1903, Person County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Oct 1974, Durham County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years) 
    Family ID F18855  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Luster Harris 
    Family ID F1906  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 29 Nov 2023