Faye Joyce Bassett

Faye Joyce was born September 1, 1937 in Pattison, TX, to the late Pastor Cassie and Edgelean Branch. She was the oldest daughter of six to this union. To some she was affectionately known as "Big Sister". Faye graduated from Clemons High School in Pattison and attended Prairie View A & M University. She later married and from this union she gave birth to two daughters, Norrie Kay and Francine Ruth. Faye was a member of Yellowstone Missionary Baptist Church for more than 30 plus years. She loved her church and church family. Faye served her church diligently. After retiring from Pennzoil Corporation, Faye cared for her mother for 14 years until she went home to be with the Lord. Faye proudly helped with care of her grandchildren when they were younger. She briefly worked as a crossing guard for HISD which she enjoyed. Faye leaves to cherish her memories: two precious daughters, Norrie Parker (spouse: Charles) and Francine Addison (spouse: Kenneth). She also leaves: her caring brother, Cassie Branch (spouse: Pat) and her wonderful and loving sisters, Arlene Brown, Ollie Doris Josey, Jo Anne Rabb and Gayetta Davis. Faye adored all her grandchildren and left a loving lifelong impression on Herbert Parker Jr., Amber Parker, Ashley Parker, Marcus Addison, Stephen Addison, Shannon Addison and Alexander Addison. Also she has one handsome great grandson, Isaiah Jeremiah. Faye leaves numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends, all whom she loved dearly. Family and Friends were very important to Faye.