Mrs. Jean G. Bassett

October 1, 1923 - November 9, 2017

Jean Pearl Griset Bassett, 94, passed away peacefully Thursday November 9, 2017. A native of Buncombe County, Jean graduated from Lee Edwards High School in 1941. She spent the majority of her professional years as the membership secretary at First Presbyterian Church in Asheville. Her heart was devoted to family and friends. She modeled selflessness and compassion for others to her family, and gave of herself tirelessly to those in need. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Callie Watts Griset and her husband of 71 years, Charles Thomas Bassett, who passed away December 22, 2016. Jean is survived by her daughters, Carol McManus (Paul), of Port Orchard, WA, Cathy Piercy (Cliff), of Colorado Springs, CO, and Laura Parker (Joel), of Asheville, NC. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Karen (Sven), Eric, David (Lisa), Chris (Shane), Drew (Rachel), and Cameron; great grandchildren: Colin, Claire, Erik, Thomas (Alexandra), Amanda, Sarah, Jaziah, and Nathan; great great grandchildren: Thomas, Benjamin, and Erik Jr; and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday November 17, 2017 in the Campbell Memorial Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, 40 Church St, Asheville. Burial will take place in Mt. Zion church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Services will be conducted by her grandson, Drew Parker, and the Rev. Dr. Patrick Johnson. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Asheville. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of Brookdale Overlook and The Laurels of Summit Ridge for the care of their mother.