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- North Carolina Funeral Home Notice and Obituaries, Monday, 18 May 2026
Janie Louise Bass
Janie Louise Bass, 96, of Fairview, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026. A native of Buncombe County, Janie was born to the late Galen Porter Freeman and Ella Foster Freeman in 1929. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, J.B. Bass, and brother, Galen Freeman, Jr.
Janie was a lifetime member of Fairview Baptist Church and later enjoyed attending Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She loved her children deeply and was a passionate doll collector. She also found joy in gardening and cooking. Janie worked as an electronics assembler for CP Clare, a job she held for 34 years.
Janie is survived by her sons, Stephen Bass (Jennifer), David Bass (Kim); daughters, Marsha Thompson (Charlie), Kayla Hardin (Kris), Alaina Franks; grandchildren, J.D. Bass (Marriann), Andrea Womack (Seth); and great-grandchildren, Cleveland, Clayton, Dylan, and Delaney.
Janie?s family would like to thank the staff of Givens Highland Farms for their compassionate care and friendship.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Janie?s name can be made to the Fairview Fire Department, 1586 Charlotte Hwy, Fairview, NC 28730, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1454, Fairview 28730, or Cane Creek Cemetery.
A gra??veside service will be held at Cane Creek Cemetery on Thursday, May 21, at 11:00 a.m., with Michael J. Rogers officiating.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1929 - 2026 (97 years)
d. 1 Jul 2014, Oteen, Buncombe County, North Carolina