Obituary

Jeanette G. Basham
(July 21, 1933 - June 11, 2018)

Jeanette Bassett Basham, 84, of Huntington WV died peacefully on Monday, June 11, 2018.  Jeanette was born on July 21, 1933, the daughter of the late Kallel and Emily Bassett. She was preceded in death by her sister, Elaine Bassett Rahal.  She is survived by her 2 nieces, Rebecca Rahal Anderson (Troy) and Susie Rahal of Raleigh NC and 2 great-nephews, Brent Phillip Anderson and Tristan Samuel Anderson of Raleigh NC, former brother-in-law, Ayoub Rahal (Mary) of Huntington, WV and several cousins and dear friends.  Jeanette graduated from Huntington High School and Marshall University of which she was a cheerleader at both. She was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. Her career was spent as an Executive Assistant for CSX Railroad.  She was a member of Holy Spirit Orthodox Church.  Jeanette loved her family and enjoyed playing bridge with her friends. In the past two years she enjoyed playing bingo and participating in the various activities with the residents and staff at Wyngate Senior Living in Barboursville, WV. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2018 by Father John Dixon at Holy Spirit Orthodox Church with visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service.  Entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.