Dorothy Bassett

Dorothy Ann Bassett of South Chesterfield passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013 at her residence. She was born March 2, 1951 in Winnsboro, South Carolina. Dorothy was preceded in death by her father, Frank James and was a United States Army Veteran. She married Paul J. Bassett on October 21, 1977 in Canal Zone, Panama. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Paul J. Bassett; children, Tamarah Bassett, Victoria Bassett, Jennifer Bassett; grandchildren, Serenity, Tajon, Shaniya, John Paul, Benjamin, and Aurora; her mother, Alberta Jenkins; sisters, Debbie Jenkins and Candy Jenkins; brothers, Ricky Jenkins and Calvin Jenkins; several nieces and nephews; two dear friends, Connie and Brenda; and too many others to mention whose lives she touched with her compassion, humor and honest concern for them. A Celebration of Life service will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2013 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard with the Reverend Robert W. Livesay III officiating. Interment Private. The family will receive friends Friday, January 18, 2013 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060.