Margaret Jean England Bassett

Margaret Jean England Bassett, was born and raised in Richmond, Va., and went peacefully to be with our Lord on January 5, 2011 from her residence at Lakewood Manor. The family appreciates the comfort and care provided during her time there, especially the love and care of Anna Day, Carmen Albrecht and the entire nursing staff. A loving and devoted wife and mother, she was a homemaker who thrived on family and her church activities. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, former Reynolds executive, William H. Bassett Jr. Beyond family, their joy was shared during their extensive world-wide travels. She is survived by their two sons, W. Randolph Bassett and wife, Sandi, of Richmond, Stephen Harold Bassett and wife, Jenny, of Cumberland, Va.; her brother, Clyde Christian England Jr. and wife, Joanne, of Maggie Valley, N.C.; lifelong friend and sister-in-law, Mrs. Robert E. (Meryl) Baskett of Richmond; grandsons, Chris and his wife, Pam, Stephen and his wife, Debbie and Jon Bassett, all of Richmond; and granddaughter, Jamie Awad of Miami, Fla.; two great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many other loving family and friends. In addition to family, Jean focused her attention on her many Deacon and WMU mission activities of Westhampton Baptist Church and Fairmount Memorial Baptist Church of Richmond and The First Baptist Church of Haddonfield, N.J. In her youth, she was a soloist in several churches, serving in their choirs. She had been a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. In later years, she was active in church senior clubs. She was the grandchild of two of the charter members of Fairmount Memorial Baptist Church, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas N. England. The family will receive visitors Tuesday, January 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, January 12 from 12 noon to 1 p.m., followed by a 1 p.m. funeral service at Woody's, Parham Chapel, 1771 Parham Road, with interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery.