Leila Bass

Leila (Williams) Bass, 86, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 at her home.

The daughter of James H. and Mamie L. (Gibson) Williams, she was born October 3, 1933 in Bairdstown, PA.

Mrs. Bass was a member of Second Baptist Church, Blairsville.

She enjoyed puzzles, bingo, crocheting and spending time with her family.

Surviving are three sisters, Mamie L. Dennison, Ida M. Jenkins and Rita A. Graves, all of Blairsville; a granddaughter, Tara Brasille of Arizona; one great granddaughter, four great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Willie Bass in 1992, a son, Robin Williams, six brothers, James Jr., Phillip, David, William Edward, Ronald and Kendall and two sisters, Lela Pearle Dennison and Betty Richardson.

A private visitation and funeral service with Rev. Ronnie C. Morris, Sr. officiating will be held at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA.

Interment will be in the Blairsville Cemetery, Blairsville, PA.

In accordance with current COVID-19 mandates only 25 people will be allowed in the funeral home at a time.  Masks are required and social distancing must be practiced.