Born on March 24, 1927, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Helen Bassham was the child of Virgie Lulu Hicks and James White Cole. Throughout her life she was cofounder of Bassham Food Company, long time member of Edge Park Methodist Church, gardener, and a great cook.
Helen is survived by her three sons Ronnie, Randy and Wes; daughter in laws JoAnna and Charlotte; grandchildren Russ and Becky Bassham, Danielle Pate and husband Michael, Kristin Bassham, Brad Bassham and wife Meredith, and Brynn Bassham; great grandchildren Matthew and Madden Paxton, Maverick, Harley, Connor, Carson, and many more family & friends.
Helen is preceded in death by her mom and dad; husband Calvin Bassham; brothers Ralph, Robert and James Cole; and sisters Mary Katherine and Louise.