Mary Ann Bassford
December 8, 1935 ~ April 17, 2011
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in St. John's Catholic Church Cemetery, Hollywood, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM.
Mary Ann Bassford, 75, of Hollywood, MD, died April 17, 2011 in Hollywood, MD. Born December 8, 1935 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles Alfred and Dorothy Edith Chance Jarboe. She was the loving wife of the late William Francis Bassford, Jr. whom she married in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD and he preceded her in death on February 6, 2006. Mrs. Bassford is survived by her children; William F. Bassford, III (Brenda) and Michael A. Bassford both of Hollywood, MD, Connie M. Beasley (Jim) of Mechanicsville, MD, daughter-in-law Brenda Bassford, nine grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister and best friend Shirley Elliott (Shelton) and sister-in-law Mary Lou Bassford both of Hollywood, MD as well as her special friends Laverne Huggins and Cecelia Guy. Mrs. Bassford was preceded in death by her children; Charles C. Bassford, Sr., Ronald T. Bassford and Catherine J. Bassford. Mrs. Bassford was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and attended Great Mills High School. She was a Public School Bus Driver for special needs children for many years, working for the Bell Family contracted by St. Mary’s County Public School. Mrs. Bassford enjoyed traveling, yard sales and cooking. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where Deacon Lou Koeniger will recite prayers at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in St. John’s Catholic Church Cemetery, Hollywood, MD. Pallbearers will be Larry Bassford, Charlie Bassford, Jr., Michael Bassford, Jr., Ryan Beasley, Josh Bohbot and David Dixon. Honorary Pallbearers will be Amanda Bassford, Annie Bassford, Ruby Bassford, Katie Bassford, Chelsea Bassford, Pam Dunham and Jescie Bohbot. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Bassford may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or St. John’s Building Fund, 43950 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636
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“Sorry to hear about your loss of your loved one. Mary Ann will be missed dearly. She’s happy now, she is back with Bill. R.I.P Mary Ann “
“Shirley and family, I was so sorry to hear of Ann’s passing. She was such a kind and gentle person. I have many fond memories of our childhood days in Sandy Bottom. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. Love, Elaine Adams Wood”
“Our prayers go out to the Bassford family.”
“My prayers are with you all at this time. Ann was such a sweet and wonderful woman. I enjoyed seeing her and talking to her every chance I got. I am sure her and Bill are happy to be together again. She will be missed deeply. Grandma (Nellie) will miss her so much, she loved her niece dearly. “
“God’s Garden God looked around his gardenand found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth, and saw your tired face. He put his arm around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful he always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering he knew you were in pain he knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb so he closed your weary eyelids, and whispered Peace be Thine. It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn’t go alone for part of us went with you the day God called you home. Rest In Peace Aunt Mary Ann “
“Dear Billy & Brenda & family, I loved Aunt Mary Ann so much. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. She was such a strongwilled person too. She fought to the very end. I am going to miss her so much. I have so many memories of Billy, Charlie, Ronnie and Connie growing up. I was over your house more than my own. We have lost 2 beautiful Bassford’s in the last 4 months. My heart is aching. I will be praying for all the family.I Love you all very much. Love, Janice “
“Aunt Ann.. what can I say, what a lady you were! All our times of yard sales and going from house to house waiting to find that precious treasure. I have so many memories and so wish I was able to be there now. I’m really glad that I was able to talk to you recently. You will be so missed by me and so many others, but I’m glad as well that you’re no longer in pain and finally at peace. I’m sure you and Uncle Bill are glad to be reunited at last as well as Grandma and Grandpop… Will miss you ..”
“Mary Ann and I were best friends growing up in Sandy Bottom. Our children went to St John’s school and played ball together. We had lots of happy memories. Loved all of you. So sorry I can’t attend the services. I will keep all of you in my prayers. Sincerely Mr. and Mrs Joseph”
“To the Bassford Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“My deepest sympathy to the family. Mrs. Bassford was a very special lady. Remember all the wonderful times you had as a family.”
“Shirley, Connie and the Bassford family–I’m so sorry for your loss. She fought so hard. I hope you can find comfort in knowing she’s not struggling any longer and is at peace with God and with family members. Ann was a sweet, kind gentle soul and a good mother.”
“Aunt Mary Ann was one of the kindest and loveliest ladies I ever knew. Even after dealing with the loss of her husband and watching several of her children pass away before her, she remained so strong. I don’t think I ever saw her shed a single tear. She will be another “much needed” angel watching over us. She is now at peace, free from all pain and suffering. I can only imagine the “Bassford” reunion when she got to heaven. Oh a joyous occasion it must have been. She is now with her love, Uncle Bill, her children Charlie, Ronnie and Catherine, and several other members of the Bassford clan. To my extended family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Lean on each other and may your stories and memories of her help get you through this difficult time. Always know that I am here for each and every one of you. I love you dearly Aunt Mary Ann. I will miss your smiling face.”
“To the Bassford Family, sorry to hear about Mary Ann. May your memories stay alive in your hearts. My prayers go out to the Bassford family.”
“To the family, I am so sorry for your loss, I will miss her also. Mary Ann Bassford, a Mother, grandmother, sister and friend Courageous, brave and relentlessly strong, right until the end A person no doubt that I want to be When the Good Lord steps in and finally takes me Yard sale to yard sale, then go to rest Every step she took forward, was for her, one breath less She knew it was time, never let out a moan The only thing she asked, was not to be alone She was still comforting others, asking questions about kids and jobs When her sickness finally took over and she couldn’t beat the odds For that is when this wonderful woman saw Gods glowing face She left with one last peaceful breath, with dignity, beauty and grace. I Love you Aunt Mary Ann “
“Mike & the rest of the family: So sorry to hear of Mary Ann passing away. My thoughts & prayers go out to you all. She’s now in a better place especially with Bill. God Bless!”
“Dear Connie, Jim & Ryan: My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family at this sad time. May God in his amazing grace, bless you with peace in your hearts with the knowledge that your sweet Momma is with our Lord and is free of any pain and suffering. Please do not hesitate to call if I can do anything for you. Sending you lots of love and hugs. Your friend in Christ, Jeanne”
“So sorry to hear her Mary Ann’s passing. I loved it when she came by all my yard sales and we would talk of the old times. I just saw her at the eye Doctor office in Prince Frederick last fall. We sat and chatted, it was nice. Her bubby was like my 3rd or 4th cousin I think, I am Bradley Sydnor Sr. granddaughter. I will keep the Bassford family in my thoughts and prays.”
“Connie, so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. May God bless and be with you.”
“My prayers and thoughts are with the family. Mary Ann was a very sweet lady. “
“Too My family I pray for GOD too see us through this time and too hold us together as one. GOD gave us the life of Mary too love and enjoy, I know that that is all she would want us too do is tooo LOVE and ENJOY life. May she rest in peace. “
“Billy, Connie, nd Michael, We are so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a wonderful woman and just a sweetheart. I (Billy) remember all the times I spent over at the Bassford home as a teenager and hours of conversations with your mom. For years after, whenever I ran into her she was always interested in what I was up to and how I was doing. You will all be in our prayers and you can rest assured that she is with our Lord Jesus Christ this Easter as she was such a good person who I know had faith in the Lord.”
“Miss you Nanny!! I’ve been thinking about you a lot today.”