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MAMIE OLIVIA BASLER

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - April 4, 2001

SUFFOLK - Mamie Olivia Basler, 88, of Oakdale Terrace, a retired school teacher, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 2, 2001, at Louise Obici Hospital. 
A native and lifelong resident of Suffolk, Miss Basler graduated from Mary Washington College in 1931. She began her teaching career in Crewe and later spent many years teaching at Suffolk High School. She was a member of Delta Cappa Gamma Society and the Nansemond Suffolk Historical Society. Miss Basler was a member of Suffolk Christian Church, the West Memorial Bible Class, and was chairman of the Memorial Resolution Committee of the class. She was a member of the Women's Fellowship Circle 1 and a former member of the Chancel Choir. She loved to travel and went on many trips throughout the USA and abroad. 
Survivors include her nieces, Mary Jane O'Neill, Carolyn Coble; and brother-in-law, J. Thomas Pitts, all of Fredericksburg; a very dear and longtime devoted friend, Louise Clayton of Portsmouth. 
A funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday in Suffolk Christian Church by the Rev. Michael D. Halley with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home from 7 to 8 p.m. today. Memorial donations in her name may be made to the Suffolk Christian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1457, Suffolk, VA 23439. 
Edition: FINAL
Page: B8
Copyright (c) 2001 The Virginian-Pilot


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Mamie Olivia Basler, 88, a lifelong resident of Suffolk and retired school teacher, died 2 Apr 2001 at Louise Obici Hospital. She graduated from Mary Washington College in 1931 and later taught many years at Suffolk High School.

A funeral was conducted at 10 a.m. 5 Apr 2001 at Suffolk Christian Church by the Rev. Michael D. Halley with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

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MAMIE OLIVIA BASLER

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - April 4, 2001

SUFFOLK - Mamie Olivia Basler, 88, of Oakdale Terrace, a retired school teacher, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 2, 2001, at Louise Obici Hospital.

A native and lifelong resident of Suffolk, Miss Basler graduated from Mary Washington College in 1931. She began her teaching career in Crewe and later spent many years teaching at Suffolk High School. She was a member of Delta Cappa Gamma Society and the Nansemond Suffolk Historical Society. Miss Basler was a member of Suffolk Christian Church, the West Memorial Bible Class, and was chairman of the Memorial Resolution Committee of the class. She was a member of the Women's Fellowship Circle 1 and a former member of the Chancel Choir. She loved to travel and went on many trips throughout the USA and abroad.

Survivors include her nieces, Mary Jane O'Neill, Carolyn Coble; and brother-in-law, J. Thomas Pitts, all of Fredericksburg; a very dear and longtime devoted friend, Louise Clayton of Portsmouth.

A funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday [5 Apr 2001] in Suffolk Christian Church by the Rev. Michael D. Halley with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home from 7 to 8 p.m. today [4 Apr 2001]. Memorial donations in her name may be made to the Suffolk Christian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1457, Suffolk, VA 23439.

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| Name  | Mamie Olivia Basler                                  |
| Age   | 88                                                   |
| Birth | 1913 (estimated); Suffolk, Virginia                  |
| Death | 2 Apr 2001; Louise Obici Hospital, Suffolk, Virginia |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                | Relationship   | Residence                |
|---------------------|----------------|--------------------------|
| Mamie Olivia Basler | Decedent       | Suffolk, Virginia        |
| Mary Jane O'Neill   | Niece          | Fredericksburg, Virginia |
| Carolyn Coble       | Niece          | Fredericksburg, Virginia |
| J. Thomas Pitts     | Brother-in-law | Fredericksburg, Virginia |
| Louise Clayton      | Devoted friend | Portsmouth, Virginia     |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value               |
|----------|---------------------|
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia   |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 4 Apr 2001          |
| Edition  | FINAL               |
| Page     | B8                  |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Retired school teacher.
• Graduate of Mary Washington College in 1931.
• Began teaching career in Crewe.
• Taught many years at Suffolk High School.
• Member of Delta Cappa Gamma Society.
• Member of Nansemond Suffolk Historical Society.
• Member of Suffolk Christian Church.
• Member of West Memorial Bible Class.
• Chairman of the Memorial Resolution Committee of the West Memorial Bible Class.
• Member of Women's Fellowship Circle 1.
• Former member of the Chancel Choir.
• Enjoyed travel throughout the United States and abroad.
• Birth name was Mamie Olivia Basler.


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