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Rosa Bassett Obituary

BASSETT, Rosa GEORGETOWN - Rosa Neely Bassett, 80,died Friday, June 30, 2006, at her residence. Mrs. Bassett was born in Georgetown on December 12, 1925 a daughter of the late William McQuade Neely and Magnolia Abroms Neely. She was educated in the Georgetown school system. Mrs. Bassett was a dedicated, loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Screven Baptist Church. Freshwater fishing and watching the New York Yankees play baseball were her favorite hobbies. She was predeceased by two brothers and five sisters. She is survived by: her husband, James Manning Bassett; two daughters, Betty B. McLeod and her husband Edward and Jeanette B. Duncan and her husband Paul, all of Georgetown; three grandchildren, Paige McLeod Fuhrer and her husband Timothy D. of Liberty, Courtney Duncan of Georgetown, and Kyle Duncan of West Palm Beach, Fla.; three great-grandsons, Luke and Will Fuhrer and Jackson Duncan; several cousins, nephews, and nieces. Funeral services will be eleven o'clock, Monday morning, July 3, 2006, at Screven Baptist Church with the Rev. Wayne Ellis officiating. Burial will follow in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens. Sign a guestbook at www.mayerfuneralhome.com. The family will receive friends at the GEORGETOWN CHAPEL OF MAYER FUNERAL HOME, Sunday evening, July 2, 2006, from six until eight. Memorials may be made to Screven Baptist Church, 2221 South Island Road, Georgetown, S.C. 29440 or Tidelands Community Hospice, 2591 N. Fraser St., Georgetown, S.C. 29440. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jul. 1, 2006.

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Ada Belle Neely Betancourt

July 7, 2006

Dear Jimmy and Family,

I am Amarylis Betancourt Cranwell writing for our family, Ada Belle Neely Betancourt and Manuel Betancourt. We extend to all of you our deepest sympathy in the loss of Rosa. She was such a sweet and loving person. You will be in our prayers and thoughts.I can remember wonderful visits with you'll many years ago.

Gloria Prosser

July 1, 2006

Jeannette and Paul,

Our heartfelt Sympathy to you and your family during this time of grief. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May Jesus wrap His arms of love around your mother this day.

James C. Bessinger Family and Mr. and Mrs. Norman (Gloria Bessinger) Prosser Family.

Bob McConnell

July 1, 2006

Dear Mr. Bassett,



We are so sorry to hear of the death of Mrs Bassett. What a dear, sweet lady she was. The both of you were such special friends to us for years. We will never forget you. Friends and customers like the both of you are highly cherished. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days to come. May God bring you comfort as you remember all the good things that you enjoyed together.



With deepest sympathy,



Bob & Sylvia McConnell

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