Margie Faye Bass

Margie Faye Bass passed away on November 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Plainly put, Margie was an amazing lady. She was devoted to her family and made it a point to be present in their lives. She took the time to listen, care for, and support those she loved, always making sure her family knew how important they were to her. She especially adored her grandchildren and cherished every opportunity to spend time with them.

Born and raised in DeRidder, Margie played basketball during her high school years. She later worked at First National Bank in DeRidder, where she met the love of her life, George Willard Bass Jr. It did not take long for them to know they were meant to be together, and they married just six weeks after meeting. They shared 55 years of marriage and were true companions throughout their lives. They rarely argued and always approached life together, working through whatever came their way side by side.

Margie was also a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff for 55 years. Her church family was an important part of her life, and she especially enjoyed giving her time in service to the church. She also worked in the church library for a time and was instrumental in helping establish it. Whether serving behind the scenes or spending time with her church family, Margie found great joy in being involved and giving of herself to others.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Tim Bass, Abby Masterson, Vicky Bass, and Sandra Jones (Kevin); her grandchildren, Chris Masterson (Shannon), Melody Penry (Steven), Logan Jones, and Dylan Jones; her great-grandchildren, Braiden, Sienna, Isabella, Jada, Mason, and Everly; and her siblings, Judy Cryer, Pat Welborn (Robert Welborn), Carolyn Corley (Franklin), and Danny Branch (Debbie).

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, George Willard Bass; her parents, Dallas and Florence Branch; her grandson, Jeffery Anderson; her daughter-in-law, Doris Bass; and her brother, Melvin Branch.

A funeral service for Margie will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. Burial will follow at Old Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. and continue until the start of the service.