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Emily Aycock Bass

June 7, 1949 ~ August 7, 2022

DORTCHES - Emily Aycock Bass, age 73, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Born in Halifax County, NC on June 7, 1949, she was the daughter of the late William Van "Buster" Aycock and Ophelia Taylor Aycock. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Samuel "Sammy" Manin Bass; her brothers, Percy Aycock, Van Aycock, Alton Aycock, Jack Aycock, Dan Aycock, Wayne Aycock, and David Lee Aycock; and her sisters, Aileen Aycock Lucas Hux and Susie Aycock Bunish. Emily enjoyed the beauty in caring for her garden, the same care she gave to her family through the years. She loved gardening and always had beautiful flowers in her yard. Emily had a servant's heart, always taking care of her family and friends when in need, whether it was working or simply providing caring guidance to those around her. Above all, she cherished her family, especially her children and grandchildren, and held tight the many memories created. Emily was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend and will be dearly missed by all those who knew her. Emily is survived by her son, Jeff Bass and wife, Jill; her daughter, Rhonda Bass Wainright and husband, David; her grandchildren, Samantha Wainright Arrington (Zach), Davis Wainright (Allie Crocker), Carli Bass, and Collin Richardson; her brother, Tommy Aycock and wife, Cotrisha; her sister, Jane Aycock Dennis and husband, Tony; and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Emily's Life will be held on Friday, August 12, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Phillip Barton officiating. Committal Service will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Sammy and Emily Bass, in honor of Carli Bass to Cure GRIN Foundation, PO Box 2182, Parker, CO 80134 or www.curegrin.org. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Friday 8/12, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Visitation with the family will be from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Service Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Friday 8/12, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm A Celebration of Emily's Life will be held on Friday, August 12, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Phillip Barton officiating. Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Friday 8/12, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Committal Service will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

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  1. Emily walked and talked a beautiful, meaningful life. Her words of support, encouragement, love and striking beauty with such a charismatic smile were only a few of the multitude of precious qualities she exhibited everyday. True characteristics of a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother and gran. But to our extended Varnell family, we enjoyed many loving Thanksgivings together over the years and she was definitely the best sister in law to my brother Billy and his wife Jackie, for that we are most appreciative!!!!

  2. You were a special sister-in-law…..more like a sister to me. You and Sammy and Billy and I along with Rhonda and Jeffrey have shared some good times and great vacations.together. We had some good times at the beach. You also were a dear friend and I will miss you. We could always rely on you for love and support. Love you. Billy and Jackie

  3. I am very sorry to hear of Emily’s passing. She and I (Linda Kaye Saunders Honeycutt) graduated together in Enfield. Remember her getting our last class reunion together.

  4. With loving memories of Emily Bass. Emily was my dearest, sweet friend. She will always hold a place in my heart. Full Of Love Bouquet was purchased for the family of Emily Bass by Judy & John Williford. Send Flowers

  5. My sincere sympathy is extended to the entire family. Emily was indeed a special Child of God, and she always had a lovely smile and kind words for everyone. Reg and I enjoyed many nice visits with her and Sammy over the years, and I will cling to those wonderful memories.

  6. Thoughts and prayers for Jeff, Jill, Carly and the Bass Family Love Daniel, Jennifer and Hank Henningsen Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Emily Bass by Anonymous. Send Flowers

  7. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of Emily Bass by McLane Team Lewisville, TX. Send Flowers

  8. Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Arrive in Style was purchased for the family of Emily Bass by Anonymous. Send Flowers

  9. Sending our deepest sympathy. Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Emily Bass by Doug Henry Chevrolet. Send Flowers

  10. So sorry to hear about your Mom my thoughts and prayers are with your family!! Rhonda and Jeff please know I am praying for you in the coming days.hold on ti the memories of your kind Mom !!


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