Rachel L. Bassett

Rachel L. Bassett, age 94, of Hastings, MI passed away Thursday, August 5, 2010 at Thornapple Manor. She was born October 11, 1915 on the family farm in Scottville, MI, the daughter of James F. and Lovell A. (Hutchingson) Falconer. Rachel attended Scottville High school and graduated in 1933. She worked in her home, sewing for people around the Hastings area. Rachel married Clay A. Bassett on August 18, 1937. She taught 4-H sewing for over 40 years and Bishop sewing for adult education for 20 years. Rachel was a member of the First United Methodist Church and long time member of the church ladies circle and UMW. \r
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clay A. Bassett, daughter, Carolyn R. Barney, daughter-in-law, Barbara Bassett, parents, James and Lovell Falconer, sisters, Helen Babcock and Jenette Heald and twin brother, Robert Falconer. \r
Rachel is survived by Charles and Mary Jo Bassett of Grand Haven, MI, Robert and Wendy Bassett of Hastings, MI, eight grandchildren; Elizabeth Barney, Sean Barney, Shane Bassett, Rhiannon Bassett, Lori Wingate, Chad Bassett, Tess Given and Andrew Given, and three great grandchildren; Cory Wingate, Chad Wingate and Chelsea Wingate. \r
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St., Hastings, MI 49058.\r
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2010, 3:00pm at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings, MI.\r
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). \r