Retha Bass's obituary , Passed away on September 17, 2025 in Oliver Springs, Tennessee

Retha Bass

July 13, 1935 - September 17, 2025 (90 years old)

Oliver Springs, Tennessee

Retha Bass's obituary , Passed away on September 17, 2025 in Oliver Springs, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Holley Gamble Funeral Home

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Retha Bass

July 13, 1935 - September 17, 2025 (90 years old)

Oliver Springs, Tennessee

Retha Bass Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Retha Bass of Oliver Springs, Tennessee, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Retha left this world on September 17, 2025 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Clyde Bass; her sons, Landon Bass and Phillip Bass; and her siblings, Ervin Harness, Marshall Harness, Tim Harness, Emmit Harness, Ella Pickel, Ozia Bass and Ada Paterson.

She is survived by: her children, Ivan Bass (Loraine), Albert Bass (Linda), Rodney Bass and Patricia (William); her sister Motlaney Vann-Cook; her grandchildren, Albert Bass II (Tracy), Aaron Bass (Keisha), Darren Raines (Amber), Alyssa Hooks, Kristina Lanier (Blake) and Monica Deaderick (Adam); and her great grandchildren, Carson Bass, Eli Bass, Sebastian Bass, Ava Bass, Emma Bass, Blake Raines, Alex Raines, Chloe Raines, Ethan Lanier, Bentley Lanier and Liam Deaderick.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Holley Gamble Funeral Home



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