Betty Bass

Mrs. Betty S. Bass, age 86, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2008 in Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mrs. Bass was born Monday, May 1, 1922 in Oneida County, New York, to the late Harolde Simon and the late Margaret Mosher Simon. She had lived in Blairsville since 1999, moving here from Ft. Pierce Florida. Mrs. Bass was a member of First Baptist Church of Blairsville. Preceding her in death was a son, Tollie H. Bass, II; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon; and three sisters and one brother.

Surviving family members include her loving husband of 53 years: James W. "Jim" Bass, of Blairsville; Daughter and Son-in-Law, Suzanne and Tom DeBusk, of Coco, Florida; Son and Fiancee, Eric H. Bass and Mary Eilert, of Blairsville; Grandson, Benjamin B. Bass, of Blairsville; and Sarah Reardon, of Blairsville; and Great Grandson, Landen James Bass, of Blairsville; Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Memorial services are scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., at the Chapel (Rock Sanctuary) of First Baptist Church of Blairsville, with Dr. Fred Lodge and Rev. Bill Earnest officiating.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home - Blairsville Chapel. Friends and family are invited to send condolences and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.