She was born in Boaz, Alabama on February 9, 1939.
She was survived by her son, Dewey Bass (Madge Bass) and grandchildren, Brooke Watson (Josh Watson), Amber Johnson (Brandon Johnson), and great grandchildren Brentley, Logan and Braedon.
She was preceded in death by husband Dewey Franklin Bass, Jr, son Donald Frank Bass and grandson Kevin Brent Bass.