Mable Louise (Russell) Dennis Bassett

Published 8:24 am Friday, May 19, 2023

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Mable Louise (Russell) Dennis Bassett, 83, passed away on Monday, May 15, at Mocksville Senior Living in Davie County.

Louise, as she was so lovingly known as, was born in Montgomery County, N.C. on Dec. 14, 1939 to the late Fred Russell and Mable (Cranford) Russell Langley. In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by: her husband, Larry Dennis; a son, Yogi Ussery; a stepdaughter, Donna Dennis; and a brother, Hubert Russell.

She graduated from Troy High School and worked in the textile industry for many years. Louise and her husband, Larry moved to Winston-Salem in 1984 where she began working at BE Aerospace as a seat assembler until she retired.

Left to cherish her memory: her daughter, Mitzi Wood (Chip); her stepdaughter, Shannon James (Tommy); her beloved grandson, Dylan Wood; and step-grandchildren, Marshall James (Danielle), Kandy Cornwell (Cale) and their families; a brother, Garland Russell; and many nieces and nephews; as well as her close friend, Kathy Edwards.

On Friday, May 19, a visitation for Louise was held at Davie Funeral Service of Mocksville.  Following visitation, Pastor John Powell officiated a funeral service.  Louise was laid to rest in Eastlawn Garden of Memories.

The family wishes to thank the staff and caregivers at Mocksville Senior Living for their care of Louise and her family.

We, the staff at Davie funeral Service of Mocksville, are honored to serve the family.