She attended Drew Central Elementary and Monticello High School. After graduation she attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello where she pursued a degree in Business. She was employed by the Office of Child Support Enforcement, where she was a legal secretary until her retirement.
She dedicated her life to Christ at early age. She was a very dedicated and faithful member of First Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a church announcer, clerk and member of the combined choir until her health failed. She was also the secretary of the Eastern Star, the NAACP and the Martin Luther King Commission.
She leaves to cherish her memories a devoted husband, Earl Johnson of Monticello; a sister, Velester Meads of Little Rock; two brothers, W.C. Bassett of West Covina, California and Cornelius Ray Bassett (Debra) of Monticello and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 20, 2018 at First Missionary Baptist Church on North Bailey with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Friday night at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www. stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(21)
Gwendolyn Rafter
Eudora, AR Thursday, January 25, 2018 I am sad to see you go. We pledged Zeta Phi Beta sorority together. We didn't keep in touch after I moved to Atlanta, but you and Donna Thompson are my angels of the blue and white. I am the only one left from that pledge line. I pray we will meet again.JACQUELINE Murray- Minor
PINE BLUFF, AR Saturday, January 20, 2018 May the grace of God continue to comfort you all.Mr. and Mrs. Odell Davis
monticello, AR Friday, January 19, 2018 You are in our prayers and just know that God will see you through this.Clementine Collins
Little Rock, AR Thursday, January 18, 2018 Linda and I worked together for several years at the Child Support Office. I considered her to be a good friend. I have many wonderful memories of her and a lot of laughs. May she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.The Jamisons
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 18, 2018 To the Johnson and Bassett FamilyYou have our condolence during this difficult time in your life. It is our prayer that God will supply you with your every need and the strength to carry on. May the memories that you have of Linda comfort you and last in your hearts forever.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Paul and Gaynell Jamison
sherell smith
monticello, TX Thursday, January 18, 2018 payers goes out to the Bassett family from the Smith family god bless you allAntoine Hedwood
Valdosta, GA Thursday, January 18, 2018 My deepest sympathy to the Bassett and Johnson Family. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult times. God Bless.Frances Hampton
Warren, AR Wednesday, January 17, 2018 My sympathy and prayers are extended to Earl and the Bassett family. Linda and I worked together for years in Child Support and at the Monticello office. We shared a lot of laughs and she shared many pearls of wisdom with me . I have many fond memories of that time. She was a very special and sweet person and I will always cherish my memories of her. Rest in love. "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted"Barbara Richardson
Mcgehee, AR Wednesday, January 17, 2018 Praying for the family....Brenda Binns
Monticello, AR Wednesday, January 17, 2018 The family is in my prayers.I pray God will comfort and strengthen the families. God Cares..archie roland
Waldron, AR Monday, January 15, 2018 may Linda rest in peace.David & Andrea Hudson
North Chicago, IL Monday, January 15, 2018 Praying God's strength for you during this time uncle Earl.Michael and Anita Riley
Monticello, AR Monday, January 15, 2018 May God comfort the family during this difficult time.Betty ollison
Monticello, AR Monday, January 15, 2018 My Deepest Sympathy to the Bassett and Johnson Family.My Prayers are with you.
Carolyn Matthews Riley
Milwaukee, WI Sunday, January 14, 2018 So sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. May God continue to strengthen your family at this time .JACQUELINE JONES
MONTICELLO, AR Sunday, January 14, 2018 Rest in love and peace.Penny Rosegrant
Monticello, AR Saturday, January 13, 2018 I worked with Linda in Monticello for several years and considered her a good friend. She had a beautiful smile and a sweet Godly spirit. I am so sorry for this loss. My prayers are with the family.Vickie Eggleston
Monticello, AR Saturday, January 13, 2018 To the Johnson family, I pray God gives you peace and strength during this difficult time.Judy Matthews Floyd
Las Vegas, NV Saturday, January 13, 2018 To the Bassett & Johnson family, I'm praying for your strength. I'm sorry to hear about Linda's passing! She was a sweet person & a classmate. God bless all of you.Barbara Benton
Monticello, AR Friday, January 12, 2018 To the Johnson & Bassett families, you all are in my prayers.Elaine Connard
Monticello, AR Friday, January 12, 2018 My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.