Carmelita Escalona Bassham, age 81, of Tampa, Florida passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. She was born April 21, 1940 in Bauan Batangas, Philippines. Carmelita had a passion for her family, food, flowers, football, and her friends.
She is survived by her children Maverick Escalona, Marisa Hayward and Scott Cumbie; her grandchildren Rachel Escalona, Marc-Ryan Escalona, Destiny Hayward, Eli Garver and Eva Garver.
A visitation for Carmelita will be held Friday, February 11, 2022 from 6-7pm at Gonzalez Funeral Home, 7209 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33614, followed by a funeral service from 7pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Feeding Tampa Bay in memory of Carmelita.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.gonzalezfuneral.com for Carmelita's family.