Mrs. Ivy Dee Matthews Bassett

Memorial services for Ivy Dee Matthews Bassett, age 97 of Henderson, will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 11:00 am at Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home with Pastor Don Edmiston officiating under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home. The family will receive friends in the foyer after the service on Tuesday. MeMa as she was lovingly known passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 7, 2015. Mrs. Bassett was born May 19, 1918 in Tatum, Texas to Gus and Delia Matthews. She was the last sibling of the family of nine and had resided in Henderson for the last 80 years. She was a longtime faithful member of First Baptist Church for 80 years and a member of the Claudia Holder Sunday School Class. She taught training union and was a charter member of the Keenage choir. Her church was so important in her life. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a gracious lady who loved her church, her family, and her friends. She will be missed by all and so many will miss her wonderful bread. Her ministry to others was delivering bread to shut-ins and friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you for the years of care she received from her caregivers: Judy Washington, Tracie Jones, and Nevelyn Jones. They provided the best care possible in a loving and caring way which gave the family much comfort. Her husband Salah Bassett preceded her in death in 1981. Her brothers and sisters, Tolbert Matthews, Oliver Matthews, Ray Matthews, Ben Matthews, Doyle Matthews, A.P. Matthews, Ludie Gibson, and Ellie Mae Kuykendall also preceded her in death. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Linda Bassett of Itasca, a daughter and son-in-law, Delores and Mike Toon of Lake Cherokee. Grandchildren are: Allan Bassett of Itasca, Brian and Tara Bassett of Itasca, Stephen and Lauren Bassett of P13901flugerville, Chad and Kristi Boudreaux of Yorktown, Va., and Trent Toon of Cedar Park, Texas. Great-grandchildren are: Chase, Zack, Madison, Makenna, Gage, Travis, and Elliott Bassett, Stella Toon, Blake, Lauren, Henry, and Hudson Boudreaux. She has five great-great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 207 W. Main Street, Henderson, Texas 75652. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.crawfordacrim.com.

Mrs. Ivy Dee Matthews Bassett

May 19, 1918 - November 7, 2015