Mary Alice

Basham

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IN LOVING MEMORY

Mary Alice Basham

Jul 20 1948 - Sep 16 2024

Mary "Alice" (Latham) Basham passed away on September 16, 2024, in Denison, Texas, at the age of 76. She was born on July 20, 1948, in Coalgate, Oklahoma, to Gordon Albert Latham and Ola (Washburn) Latham.

On June 1, 1973, Alice married the love of her life, Jimmy David Basham, in Coalgate, Oklahoma. Together, they raised two daughters, Rita and Tammy.

Throughout their marriage, Alice and Jim made homes in both Lewisville and Leonard, Texas. Alice took pride in her work as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Leonard Nursing Home, contributed to the Leonard ISD Children's Center, and later served as a Home Health Aide and worked at Premier Daycare.

Alice had a passion for baking and ensured her family was always well-fed. She was an avid reader, loved listening to oldies music, and spent countless hours enjoying her favorite Westerns on television.

Alice's warmth, love, and care for her family will be cherished forever.

Alice is survived by her devoted husband of 51 years, Jim Basham, her daughter Rita Beegle and her husband Robert of Leonard, Texas, her daughter Tammy Reyna Basham and her partner Aubrey Armstrong of Bonham, Texas. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren: Curtis Beegle, Ashley Beegle, Christian "Cash" Wilkins, and Lauren Wilkins, as well as great-grandchildren: Carson Beegle, Kara Beegle, Landyn Beegle, Oklynn Edmonson, Orion Edmonson, Odin Edmonson, Ryder Wilkins, and Archer Wilkins.

A Funeral service will be held at 10AM, Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Turrentine Jackson Morrow, 701 North Cedar Street, Leonard, Texas 75452. Burial will follow the service at Leonard Cemetery.

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