Juanita Bass

Madison - Juanita Bass, age 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

She was born on November 20, 1940, the daughter of Cleveland and Dorothy (Record) Glasper in Dallas, Texas. Juanita loved putting puzzels together and collecting African art. She prided herself on keeping her family intact and coming together for holidays. She was a hard worker that raised 7 kids on her own.

She is survived by her five children, David, Dexter (Lillian), Robin, Ralph (Angela) and Tyell (Carrie); 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, she was the oldest of six sisters, Matty Mae Anthony, Joanne Chaney, Deloris Watts, Annitta Jamison, Caroline Crawford and CY Jacobs (Bonnie).

Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ozzie Bass, son Ernest R. Lothlen Jr. and daughter Nadine Franklin.

Private family services will be held.

The family would like to thank Juanita for being their mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother for giving them life and giving us our strength guidance to carry on in her name. We love you always in all ways! Until we see each other again.


Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3325 East Washington Avenue, Madison
608-249-666