Opal Basnett, 101, of Lenexa, KS, formerly of Columbia, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 in Kansas City, MO. Due to COVID restrictions and concerns, private services will be held at Memorial Funeral Home & Cemetery in Columbia, MO. The service will be viewable via the Memorial Funeral Home Facebook Page on Monday, January 31.
Mrs. Basnett was born December 6, 1920 in Columbia, the daughter of Lelie McCown and Ora O'Neal Cassell; she married Carl Basnett August 11 1940. Mrs. Basnett lived in Columbia all her life until 2001 when she moved to the Kansas City area to be closer to her daughter.
She is survived by her daughter, Carla Maerz (Steve) of Olathe, KS, 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl Basnett, sons Richard Basnett and Jerry Basnett, and her brother, Lelie McCown Jr.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Warnall Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64145.