Gwendolyn June Marcella Bassett

July 27, 2022

[Augustus Funeral Home and Cremation Service]

Augustus Funeral Home regrets to announce the passing of: – Gwendolyn June Marcella Bassett

Our wonderful, loving mother, Gwendolyn June Marcella Bassett [nee Franklin, September 21, 1940], passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Sunday, July 17, 2022.Born to Vernol and Alice Franklin, and known by her second name, June, she was their second daughter. June had five brothers: Oscar, Gene, James, Fitzgerald and Vincent – all pre-deceased, and one surviving sibling, Muriel Richardson. Survived by her beloved children: Dawnette Franklin Jeng [Saheer], Delbert Franklin [Maria], Jerry-anne Myers, and Dean Bassett [Everly].Pre-deceased beloved son: Troy Franklin [Gloria-lee]Survived by dearly loved Grandchildren: Corinne Franklin, Janika Bassett, Dominic Franklin [Shanika], Donald Myers, Monique Tucker, Carliss Franklin, Charlena ‘Keta’ Caines, Kevin Bassett, Connor Bassett, Jarry Jeng, Baboucar Jeng and Habib JengSurvived by adored Great-Grandchildren: Nayir Pinkney, Johnathan and Jayden Hall, Narai Franklin, Naeem Spencer, Ari Cannonier, Josephine Bassett, Kiari and J’zendae Tucker, Timaii and T’rhye Davis, Shanikae and Jah’Rico Smith-Gardiner ,Survived by cherished Great-Great Grandchildren Demario and Demiah DanielsLovingly remembered by family who said “she was my favorite”, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to Gene-anne Woods-Forde and Shirlene Simons for their love, comfort and care of our mother.

Visitation for family and friends this Sunday, July 31, 2022, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Funeral Service to be held at Augustus Funeral Home Orchid Chapel, Monday, August 1, 2022 at 3 pm

Covid-19 precautions are to be observed and social distancing observed.

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