Bertha Bass

Fox

Sister Bertha Bass Fox, age 100, and a native of Gainestown, Alabama was born August 23, 1916 to the parentage of the late Tolman Bass and the late Mazie Parker Bass. She spent most of her life residing in Jackson, Alabama. She departed this life November 8, 2016 at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.

Sister Fox accepted Christ early in life and was baptized at County Line Baptist Church. She attended and completed Cosmetology School in Gulfport, Mississippi in the early 1950s. In 1964, she moved back to her beloved Jackson, AL, and became a member of the New St. Matthew Baptist Church where she served as an usher at the front door for many years. In 1965, she received her diploma as a Practical Nurse, was an excellent seamstress and homemaker, and was known as the "Press and Curl" beautician in the neighborhood. She was the oldest member of New St. Matthew Baptist Church.

Sister Fox was formerly married to the late Tony Fox who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two sisters, Gertrude Bass and Ollie Johnson, and four brothers; Armer, Frank, Fred and John Lee Bass.

Sister Fox's memory will be forever be cherished by her devoted daughter and caregiver; Sister Clara "Von" Williams of Jackson, Mississippi: a host of loving nieces and nephews (Bass and Fox); a special adopted son; Arinell White, Jr. a special adopted grandson, Arinell White, III; an adopted daughter; Dr. May Francis "Fran" Bridges, the adopted Bridges Family; special friends; Johnnie Mitchell, Velma Rocker, and many other cousins, friends and neighbors.

Viewing Tuesday, November 15, 2016, 2-6pm at Andrews Funeral Home; viewing Wednesday, November 16, 2016, 11am until the 12 noon service at New St. Matthew Baptist Church, 40 St. Matthew Road (Lilly Valley Community), Jackson, AL 36545, Rev. Tyrone Pogue, pastor and eulogist. Following burial in the church cemetery, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson. com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.