HELEN ELENA BASS

MILTON, Florida - Helen Elena Bass, 76, died on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at her daughter's home in Milton, with her children by her side.

Helen was born on Jan. 10, 1947, in Sumter, to Harold R. and Alvilder E. Robinson. Helen graduated from Summerton High School, Summerton, and received a degree from the Sumter College of Cosmetology. She was a caregiver for her parents, husband, brother and friends.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Gary R. Bass Sr.; her parents, Harold R. and Alvilder (Biddie) Robinson; and her brothers, Richard Wayne Robinson of Columbia and Harold Michael Robinson of Santee.

She is survived by her children: her son, Gary R. Bass Jr. (Diana) of Gastonia, North Carolina; and her daughters, Sherry B. Rawleigh and Rhonda L. Mitchum, both of Milton. She is also survived by three grandsons, Joshua S. Cannon (Chelsea) and Jonathan D. Mitchum of Milton and Benjamin P. Mitchum (Summer) of Manning; two granddaughters, Teagan E. Bass and Mackenzie E. Bass of Gastonia; and three great-grandsons of Milton.

Trahan Family Funeral Home, Milton, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at the United Methodist Church, 2 Briggs St., Summerton.