Sharon Ann Basal

Sharon was born on October 21, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Sir William Henry Caswell, Jr. and Dorothy Ulseth Caswell.

Sharon Basal was a devoted servant of the Lord and a proud member of the Christian faith. Her unwavering faith was the foundation of her life, and she found great fulfillment in serving her church and sharing God's love with others. She was actively involved in her church community and most recently at Mountain View Church in Marietta, Georgia.

She grew up in Detroit, Michigan. Moved to Wilmington, Delaware in 1969; moved to Burnsville, Minnesota in 1974 and moved to Marietta, Georgia in 1981.

Attended Nolan Junior High School and Cooley High School in Detroit. Studied Music at Wayne State University. She met Paul Basal at 12 years old in 7th grade at Nolan. They were married in1958 and raised 3 children together. They have known each other for 79 years and would have celebrated their 69th anniversary in February.

She grew up in the Lutheran church as a member of St Olaf. She was active with the Luther League. Became active with the Church of God at Mount Paran after moving to Georgia before joining the Mountain View Church Methodist.

She enjoyed sharing her musical talents – as an accomplished pianist, soloist and choir member. As well as her knowledge of Scripture through leading Bible study classes. Her love for the Lord was evident in the way she lived her life and cared for those around her.

Above all, Sharon was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother and great grandmother who treasured her family beyond measure. Her faith, kindness, and unconditional love will forever remain a beautiful legacy in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Sharon is preceded in death by her parents, Sir William Henry Caswell, Jr. and Dorothy Ulseth Caswell; brother, William Henry Casswell III; sister, Barbara Hutvedt; grandchildren, Christiana Basal and Patrick Basal, II.

She is survived by her children, Paul (Mara) Basal, III, Patrick (Kathryn) Basal; and Phillip (Linda) Basal); grandchildren, Annaliese (Richard) Laikova, Hunter Basal, Daniel (Stefanny) Basal, Juliana Basal; and great-grandchildren, Saul Laikova, Emmanuel Rincon and Matias Rincon.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family at Woodstock Funeral Home starting at eleven o’clock in the morning on Saturday the 31st of October, 2026 for two hours.

A Celebration of Life Service will follow to be conducted at one o’clock in the afternoon in the chapel of Woodstock Funeral Home with Dr. Joe McKechnie officiating.

Burial at the Georgia National Cemetery will take place at a later date.