Clara Mae Bass

Clara Mae Jessup Bass of Nashville, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord on December 4, 2021 after having complications from a stroke.Clara was born in Dinwiddie, Virginia to the late Joseph Clyde Jessup and Katie Grissom Jessup of Chester, Virginia.Clara was married to the late David Percy Story and four children were born from this union; Carol Story McCray (David) Jackson of Chesterfield, Virginia, Steven Wayne (Quyen) Story of Australia, David Clyde Story (Jr.) (Ann) of West Point, Virginia, and the late Brenda Story (Brein) Jackson of Gray Louisiana. After his death she married Donald Ray Bass with one child born from this union; Amy Bass Jackson (Brent) of Dinwiddie, Virginia. Clara also had a step-son; Joe Bass of Illinois and a step-grandson Ryan.In addition to her parents, Clara was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers; Louise Jessup (Sonny) Emory, Joseph Clyde (Dixie) Jessup Jr (JC) and Charles Manson (Barbara) Jessup.Clara is survived by three sisters and one brother; Frances Jessup (Ollin) Harrell, Nancy Jessup (Raymond) Tyler, Barbara Jessup Wells Scribner (John), and Richard Albert Jessup (Buck).Clara’s grandchildren were the greatest gifts her heart ever knew. They are David (Melinda) McCray, Brandon McCray (Lisa), McKenzie (Nick) Najjar, Sonny Jackson (April), Madison (Jake) Pitman, Savannah Story, Emory Jackson, Ella Claire Jackson, Isabella Story. Clara had numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Clara was a loyal servant to God, first and foremost. She loved her church and loved sharing the love and warmth of our savior, Jesus Christ. She was an avid member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Nashville, North Carolina and member of the church’s Woman’s Auxiliary. A grave-side memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Southlawn Memorial Park, 1911 Birdsong Road, Prince George, Virginia 23805.The family has requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to Clara’s beloved church; Mount Zion Baptist Church, 1779 Mount Zion Church Road, Nashville, North Carolina 27856.Clara’s life was our blessing, and she shall never be forgotte

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Clara Mae Bass

June 13, 1939 - December 4, 2021