Palestine High School Alumni Association

09 / 09 / 1915  –  03 / 15 / 2006

Services for Thelma “Honey” Bassett of Palestine will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in New Addition Cemetery with the Rev. Morris House and the Rev. Christi Hoffman officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster, Palestine.

She was born and reared in Palestine. Her parents were Sam and Annie Hamlett. She had a brother Allen Hamlett that predeceased her in 1950.

Mrs. Bassett attended Palestine schools and graduated from high school in what is presently known as Reagan Museum.

In the early years she was employed by JCPenney Department Store. Later she worked with her husband and together they owned and operated Bassett’s Service Station until retirement. Mrs. Bassett and her husband have belonged to the First United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She enjoyed being an active member of the Victor Sunday School Class. One of her favorite past times was playing bridge. She enjoyed the fellowship with many friends. She also was a charter member of Harvey Woman’s Club.

Survivors include her loving husband of 73 years, Clifford Bassett; daughter, Judith Bearden; granddaughters, Lori Camacho and husband Joe, Lisa Green and husband David. Honey’s great-granddaughters are Kylie Camacho, Leah Green and Alyssa Green, all of Palestine.

She was truly a “Honey” and will be missed greatly.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations made to the First United Methodist Church, 422 S. Magnolia St., Palestine, Texas 75801 or to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, Texas 75701.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 03-17-2006