Mary Bassett Obituary Mary Lee Bassett October 31, 1938 － October 28, 2022 Franklin － Mary Lee Bassett, 83, passed away October 28, 2022, at Southampton Memorial Hospital . She was born in Harlan County, Kentucky, and was a long time resident of Hampton since she was six years old. She was a daughter of the late Richard Gordon Smith and Dorothy Parton Smith. She was predeceased by her husband, Stafford Littleton Bassett, Jr. Mary was a 1957 graduate of Hampton High School and was retired after 30 years from Civil Service at Fort Eustis. She was a member of Hampton Women‚Äôs Club, an officer in American Legion Post #48 Phoebus, and a volunteer at the Hampton Veteran‚Äôs Hospital with over 1,000 volunteer hours served. Left to cherish her memory is two sons, Jay Bassett (Donna) of Waverly and Brian Bassett of Surry, and two grandchildren, Virginia Lee Lauver (Jared) and Joseph Bassett. Services will be private. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Nov. 1, 2022. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Mary-Bassett 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/mary-bassett-obituary?id=36957501 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary: Mary Lee Bassett, 83, passed away on 28 October 2022. Born on 31 October 1938 in Harlan County, Kentucky, she lived in Hampton since childhood. A Hampton High School graduate, she retired from Civil Service at Fort Eustis after 30 years. She was active in community service. ### Narrative summary of funeral services: Services for Mary Lee Bassett were private. No further details about the funeral or burial were provided in the obituary. ### The Edited Obituary Mary Bassett Obituary Mary Lee Bassett October 31, 1938 - October 28, 2022 Franklin - Mary Lee Bassett, 83, passed away October 28, 2022, at Southampton Memorial Hospital. She was born in Harlan County, Kentucky, and was a longtime resident of Hampton since she was six years old. She was a daughter of the late Richard Gordon Smith and Dorothy Parton Smith. She was predeceased by her husband, Stafford Littleton Bassett, Jr. Mary was a 1957 graduate of Hampton High School and was retired after 30 years from Civil Service at Fort Eustis. She was a member of Hampton Women's Club, an officer in American Legion Post #48 Phoebus, and a volunteer at the Hampton Veterans Hospital with over 1,000 volunteer hours served. Left to cherish her memory is two sons, Jay Bassett (Donna) of Waverly and Brian Bassett of Surry, and two grandchildren, Virginia Lee Lauver (Jared) and Joseph Bassett. Services will be private. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Mary Lee Bassett | |---------|---------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 83 | | Birth | 31 October 1938; Harlan County, Kentucky | | Death | 28 October 2022; Southampton Memorial Hospital | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |---------------------------------|----------------------|----------------------| | Mary Lee Bassett | Decedent | Hampton, Virginia | | Richard Gordon Smith | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Dorothy Parton Smith | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Stafford Littleton Bassett, Jr. | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Jay Bassett | Child | Waverly, Virginia | | Donna Bassett | Daughter-in-law | Waverly, Virginia | | Brian Bassett | Child | Surry, Virginia | | Virginia Lee Lauver | Grandchild | Unknown | | Jared Lauver | Grandchild-in-law | Unknown | | Joseph Bassett | Grandchild | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Mary Lee Bassett was a 1957 graduate of Hampton High School. 2. She retired after 30 years from Civil Service at Fort Eustis. 3. She was a member of Hampton Women's Club. 4. She served as an officer in American Legion Post #48 Phoebus. 5. She volunteered at the Hampton Veterans Hospital, accumulating over 1,000 volunteer hours. 6. She was a longtime resident of Hampton since she was six years old.