Ethel Bassett, 85

FELTON - Ethel Bassett, of Felton, passed away, Thursday, June 11, 2009, at Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. She was 85. She was born on June 8, 1924, in Carneys Point, N.J. to the late Grover and Alvina Johnson Tharp. Mrs. Bassett in her quieter moments enjoyed gardening, reading, sewing, and precious time with her family. She was preceded in death by her brother, Grover J. Tharp and his wife Hannah Tharp. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Ralph L. Bassett Sr. of Felton; son and his wife, Robert and Vivian Bassett of Viola; son and his wife, Ralph L. and Denise Bassett of Stratford, N.J.; sister-in-law, Angie Tharp; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Remembrance Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at Trader Funeral Home, Dover, where friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Burial will be at the Mt. Olive Cemetery, Sandtown. Letters of condolences may be sent to www.delmarvaobits.com or traderfh@aol.com.