Emily Aycock Bass

DORTCHES – Emily Aycock Bass, age 73, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Born in Halifax County, NC on June 7, 1949, she was the daughter of the late William Van “Buster” Aycock and Ophelia Taylor Aycock. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Samuel “Sammy” Manin Bass; her brothers, Percy Aycock, Van Aycock, Alton Aycock, Jack Aycock, Dan Aycock, Wayne Aycock, and David Lee Aycock; and her sisters, Aileen Aycock Lucas Hux and Susie Aycock Bunish.

Emily enjoyed the beauty in caring for her garden, the same care she gave to her family through the years. She loved gardening and always had beautiful flowers in her yard. Emily had a servant’s heart, always taking care of her family and friends when in need, whether it was working or simply providing caring guidance to those around her. Above all, she cherished her family, especially her children and grandchildren, and held tight the many memories created. Emily was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend and will be dearly missed by all those who knew her.

Emily is survived by her son, Jeff Bass and wife, Jill; her daughter, Rhonda Bass Wainright and husband, David; her grandchildren, Samantha Wainright Arrington (Zach), Davis Wainright (Allie Crocker), Carli Bass, and Collin Richardson; her brother, Tommy Aycock and wife, Cotrisha; her sister, Jane Aycock Dennis and husband, Tony; and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Emily’s Life will be held on Friday, August 12, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Phillip Barton officiating. Committal Service will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Sammy and Emily Bass, in honor of Carli Bass to Cure GRIN Foundation, PO Box 2182, Parker, CO 80134 or www.curegrin.org.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.