Loretta Marie Harman Basse, age 57, of Carrollton, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at her home surrounded by family and friends.
Loretta was the youngest of fifteen children, the daughter of Lester LeRoy and Ruby Pearl (Brown) Harman, born in Carrollton, Missouri on November 29, 1962. She attended grade school at St. Mary's Catholic School, and after it's closing, she attended Carrollton Elementary and Carrollton High School, graduating with the Class of 1981.
On July 3, 1988, she married Donny Eugene Basse at St. Mary's Catholic Church, and they enjoyed many wonderful years together. For a number of years Loretta worked for ConAgra and Hardees, however, her ultimate calling was being the Manager of Tupperware Wonders. Loretta won the Connie Award for two years in a row, and in order to achieve this prestigious recognition, the Tupperware Sales Representative had to achieve sales goals set by the company. Loretta not only achieved the required sales goals, she surpassed them setting company sales records. The highlight of her Tupperware career was the many times she held "Bingo Quarter Mania". What made this game so successful was the fact that she gave amazing gifts to the winners. She allowed the players to purchase extra cards for $20.00 each, all of which was donated to H.E.L.P. Cancer Fund to help Carroll County residents who were fighting cancer, as well as donating many Tupperware items to the yearly cancer auction. Loretta was one of the most generous people who had a big heart, and gave much too so many, and expected absolutely nothing in return. Although Loretta's illness limited her ability to get out and about, she had Tupperware online and book parties with sales that were out of this world! Loretta also had a following of many internet gaming friends from all over the world, including friends from Hawaii and Canada (one of which had been a friend for fourteen years) who loved to visit and play computer games, especially POGO and Canasta. Loretta was nearly famous for her huge fabulous homemade rolls! Over the years she had made thousands, giving them to her church for bereavement meals, or donating them to deserving causes. One of the most memorable things that ever happened to Loretta, was the day when a stranger came to her door and explained that while driving by on Main Street she smelled the aroma of rolls baking, and followed her nose to Loretta's door, wanting to buy all of the rolls she was making! Loretta thoroughly enjoyed the holidays, to her it was a huge event and as much about getting the family together to reminiscence and visit, as it was about the food, and the wonderful Christmas candy including peanut butter fudge and coconut balls that she was well-known for. Loretta's generosity extended even a little further, she canned 2000 to 3000 quarts of food each year that she gave freely to her family and friends to enjoy. During her younger years she was a Girl Scout Leader and mentor in Braymer, Missouri, where she helped with the Daisy to Senior girls. Loretta had been a lifetime, faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Carrollton, Missouri.
Loretta's family feels a tremendous loss with her passing: her husband, Donny Basse of the home; her daughter, Channa Marie Basse of Sedalia, Missouri; thirteen siblings, Jim Harmon and wife Lois of Kearney, Missouri, Buddy Harmon and wife Wanda of Wood Heights, Missouri, Bill Harman and wife Donna of Joplin, Missouri, Patty Appleberry of Richmond, Missouri, Bob Harmon and wife Judy of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, Tom Harman and wife Nancy of Kansas City, Missouri, Mary Robinson and husband Ritchie of Liberty, Missouri, Rita Appleberry and husband Jim of Carrollton, Missouri, John Harmon of Liberty, Missouri, Jo Thornsberry of Olathe, Kansas, Jerry Harman and wife Amber of Marshall, Missouri, Mick Harman and wife Rita of Independence, Missouri, and Pete Harman and wife Carol of Carrollton, Missouri; two grandsons, Dawson Eugene Basse of the home, and Cameron Lee Basse of Sedalia, Missouri; a special friend and caregiver, who Loretta considered a sister, Lynn Lightfoot and husband John of Carrollton, Missouri; numerous nieces, and nephews, who adored Loretta and thought of her as their "Fun Aunt"; and many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Ruby Harman; her next to the oldest sibling, a brother, Larry Harman; and many aunts, and uncles.
Please join the family as they receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 211 East Shanklin Street, Carrollton, Missouri.
The family and guests will Pray the Rosary at 10:15 a.m..
Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m., with Father Ken Criqui officiating.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Carrollton, Missouri.
Loretta was the youngest of fifteen children, the daughter of Lester LeRoy and Ruby Pearl (Brown) Harman, born in Carrollton, Missouri on November 29, 1962. She attended grade school at St. Mary's Catholic School, and after it's closing, she attended Carrollton Elementary and Carrollton High School, graduating with the Class of 1981.
On July 3, 1988, she married Donny Eugene Basse at St. Mary's Catholic Church, and they enjoyed many wonderful years together. For a number of years Loretta worked for ConAgra and Hardees, however, her ultimate calling was being the Manager of Tupperware Wonders. Loretta won the Connie Award for two years in a row, and in order to achieve this prestigious recognition, the Tupperware Sales Representative had to achieve sales goals set by the company. Loretta not only achieved the required sales goals, she surpassed them setting company sales records. The highlight of her Tupperware career was the many times she held "Bingo Quarter Mania". What made this game so successful was the fact that she gave amazing gifts to the winners. She allowed the players to purchase extra cards for $20.00 each, all of which was donated to H.E.L.P. Cancer Fund to help Carroll County residents who were fighting cancer, as well as donating many Tupperware items to the yearly cancer auction. Loretta was one of the most generous people who had a big heart, and gave much too so many, and expected absolutely nothing in return. Although Loretta's illness limited her ability to get out and about, she had Tupperware online and book parties with sales that were out of this world! Loretta also had a following of many internet gaming friends from all over the world, including friends from Hawaii and Canada (one of which had been a friend for fourteen years) who loved to visit and play computer games, especially POGO and Canasta. Loretta was nearly famous for her huge fabulous homemade rolls! Over the years she had made thousands, giving them to her church for bereavement meals, or donating them to deserving causes. One of the most memorable things that ever happened to Loretta, was the day when a stranger came to her door and explained that while driving by on Main Street she smelled the aroma of rolls baking, and followed her nose to Loretta's door, wanting to buy all of the rolls she was making! Loretta thoroughly enjoyed the holidays, to her it was a huge event and as much about getting the family together to reminiscence and visit, as it was about the food, and the wonderful Christmas candy including peanut butter fudge and coconut balls that she was well-known for. Loretta's generosity extended even a little further, she canned 2000 to 3000 quarts of food each year that she gave freely to her family and friends to enjoy. During her younger years she was a Girl Scout Leader and mentor in Braymer, Missouri, where she helped with the Daisy to Senior girls. Loretta had been a lifetime, faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Carrollton, Missouri.
Loretta's family feels a tremendous loss with her passing: her husband, Donny Basse of the home; her daughter, Channa Marie Basse of Sedalia, Missouri; thirteen siblings, Jim Harmon and wife Lois of Kearney, Missouri, Buddy Harmon and wife Wanda of Wood Heights, Missouri, Bill Harman and wife Donna of Joplin, Missouri, Patty Appleberry of Richmond, Missouri, Bob Harmon and wife Judy of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, Tom Harman and wife Nancy of Kansas City, Missouri, Mary Robinson and husband Ritchie of Liberty, Missouri, Rita Appleberry and husband Jim of Carrollton, Missouri, John Harmon of Liberty, Missouri, Jo Thornsberry of Olathe, Kansas, Jerry Harman and wife Amber of Marshall, Missouri, Mick Harman and wife Rita of Independence, Missouri, and Pete Harman and wife Carol of Carrollton, Missouri; two grandsons, Dawson Eugene Basse of the home, and Cameron Lee Basse of Sedalia, Missouri; a special friend and caregiver, who Loretta considered a sister, Lynn Lightfoot and husband John of Carrollton, Missouri; numerous nieces, and nephews, who adored Loretta and thought of her as their "Fun Aunt"; and many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Ruby Harman; her next to the oldest sibling, a brother, Larry Harman; and many aunts, and uncles.
Please join the family as they receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 211 East Shanklin Street, Carrollton, Missouri.
The family and guests will Pray the Rosary at 10:15 a.m..
Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m., with Father Ken Criqui officiating.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Carrollton, Missouri.
Loretta Marie Harman Basse, age 57, of Carrollton, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at her home surrounded by family and friends.
Loretta was the youngest of fifteen children, the daughter of Lester LeRoy and Ruby Pearl (Brown) Harman, born in Carrollton, Missouri on November 29, 1962. She attended grade school at St. Mary's Catholic School, and after it's closing, she attended Carrollton Elementary and Carrollton High School, graduating with the Class of 1981.
On July 3, 1988, she married Donny Eugene Basse at St. Mary's Catholic Church, and they enjoyed many wonderful years together. For a number of years Loretta worked for ConAgra and Hardees, however, her ultimate calling was being the Manager of Tupperware Wonders. Loretta won the Connie Award for two years in a row, and in order to achieve this prestigious recognition, the Tupperware Sales Representative had to achieve sales goals set by the company. Loretta not only achieved the required sales goals, she surpassed them setting company sales records. The highlight of her Tupperware career was the many times she held "Bingo Quarter Mania". What made this game so successful was the fact that she gave amazing gifts to the winners. She allowed the players to purchase extra cards for $20.00 each, all of which was donated to H.E.L.P. Cancer Fund to help Carroll County residents who were fighting cancer, as well as donating many Tupperware items to the yearly cancer auction. Loretta was one of the most generous people who had a big heart, and gave much too so many, and expected absolutely nothing in return. Although Loretta's illness limited her ability to get out and about, she had Tupperware online and book parties with sales that were out of this world! Loretta also had a following of many internet gaming friends from all over the world, including friends from Hawaii and Canada (one of which had been a friend for fourteen years) who loved to visit and play computer games, especially POGO and Canasta. Loretta was nearly famous for her huge fabulous homemade rolls! Over the years she had made thousands, giving them to her church for bereavement meals, or donating them to deserving causes. One of the most memorable things that ever happened to Loretta, was the day when a stranger came to her door and explained that while driving by on Main Street she smelled the aroma of rolls baking, and followed her nose to Loretta's door, wanting to buy all of the rolls she was making! Loretta thoroughly enjoyed the holidays, to her it was a huge event and as much about getting the family together to reminiscence and visit, as it was about the food, and the wonderful Christmas candy including peanut butter fudge and coconut balls that she was well-known for. Loretta's generosity extended even a little further, she canned 2000 to 3000 quarts of food each year that she gave freely to her family and friends to enjoy. During her younger years she was a Girl Scout Leader and mentor in Braymer, Missouri, where she helped with the Daisy to Senior girls. Loretta had been a lifetime, faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Carrollton, Missouri.
Loretta's family feels a tremendous loss with her passing: her husband, Donny Basse of the home; her daughter, Channa Marie Basse of Sedalia, Missouri; thirteen siblings, Jim Harmon and wife Lois of Kearney, Missouri, Buddy Harmon and wife Wanda of Wood Heights, Missouri, Bill Harman and wife Donna of Joplin, Missouri, Patty Appleberry of Richmond, Missouri, Bob Harmon and wife Judy of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, Tom Harman and wife Nancy of Kansas City, Missouri, Mary Robinson and husband Ritchie of Liberty, Missouri, Rita Appleberry and husband Jim of Carrollton, Missouri, John Harmon of Liberty, Missouri, Jo Thornsberry of Olathe, Kansas, Jerry Harman and wife Amber of Marshall, Missouri, Mick Harman and wife Rita of Independence, Missouri, and Pete Harman and wife Carol of Carrollton, Missouri; two grandsons, Dawson Eugene Basse of the home, and Cameron Lee Basse of Sedalia, Missouri; a special friend and caregiver, who Loretta considered a sister, Lynn Lightfoot and husband John of Carrollton, Missouri; numerous nieces, and nephews, who adored Loretta and thought of her as their "Fun Aunt"; and many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Ruby Harman; her next to the oldest sibling, a brother, Larry Harman; and many aunts, and uncles.
Please join the family as they receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 211 East Shanklin Street, Carrollton, Missouri.
The family and guests will Pray the Rosary at 10:15 a.m..
Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m., with Father Ken Criqui officiating.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Carrollton, Missouri.
Loretta was the youngest of fifteen children, the daughter of Lester LeRoy and Ruby Pearl (Brown) Harman, born in Carrollton, Missouri on November 29, 1962. She attended grade school at St. Mary's Catholic School, and after it's closing, she attended Carrollton Elementary and Carrollton High School, graduating with the Class of 1981.
On July 3, 1988, she married Donny Eugene Basse at St. Mary's Catholic Church, and they enjoyed many wonderful years together. For a number of years Loretta worked for ConAgra and Hardees, however, her ultimate calling was being the Manager of Tupperware Wonders. Loretta won the Connie Award for two years in a row, and in order to achieve this prestigious recognition, the Tupperware Sales Representative had to achieve sales goals set by the company. Loretta not only achieved the required sales goals, she surpassed them setting company sales records. The highlight of her Tupperware career was the many times she held "Bingo Quarter Mania". What made this game so successful was the fact that she gave amazing gifts to the winners. She allowed the players to purchase extra cards for $20.00 each, all of which was donated to H.E.L.P. Cancer Fund to help Carroll County residents who were fighting cancer, as well as donating many Tupperware items to the yearly cancer auction. Loretta was one of the most generous people who had a big heart, and gave much too so many, and expected absolutely nothing in return. Although Loretta's illness limited her ability to get out and about, she had Tupperware online and book parties with sales that were out of this world! Loretta also had a following of many internet gaming friends from all over the world, including friends from Hawaii and Canada (one of which had been a friend for fourteen years) who loved to visit and play computer games, especially POGO and Canasta. Loretta was nearly famous for her huge fabulous homemade rolls! Over the years she had made thousands, giving them to her church for bereavement meals, or donating them to deserving causes. One of the most memorable things that ever happened to Loretta, was the day when a stranger came to her door and explained that while driving by on Main Street she smelled the aroma of rolls baking, and followed her nose to Loretta's door, wanting to buy all of the rolls she was making! Loretta thoroughly enjoyed the holidays, to her it was a huge event and as much about getting the family together to reminiscence and visit, as it was about the food, and the wonderful Christmas candy including peanut butter fudge and coconut balls that she was well-known for. Loretta's generosity extended even a little further, she canned 2000 to 3000 quarts of food each year that she gave freely to her family and friends to enjoy. During her younger years she was a Girl Scout Leader and mentor in Braymer, Missouri, where she helped with the Daisy to Senior girls. Loretta had been a lifetime, faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Carrollton, Missouri.
Loretta's family feels a tremendous loss with her passing: her husband, Donny Basse of the home; her daughter, Channa Marie Basse of Sedalia, Missouri; thirteen siblings, Jim Harmon and wife Lois of Kearney, Missouri, Buddy Harmon and wife Wanda of Wood Heights, Missouri, Bill Harman and wife Donna of Joplin, Missouri, Patty Appleberry of Richmond, Missouri, Bob Harmon and wife Judy of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, Tom Harman and wife Nancy of Kansas City, Missouri, Mary Robinson and husband Ritchie of Liberty, Missouri, Rita Appleberry and husband Jim of Carrollton, Missouri, John Harmon of Liberty, Missouri, Jo Thornsberry of Olathe, Kansas, Jerry Harman and wife Amber of Marshall, Missouri, Mick Harman and wife Rita of Independence, Missouri, and Pete Harman and wife Carol of Carrollton, Missouri; two grandsons, Dawson Eugene Basse of the home, and Cameron Lee Basse of Sedalia, Missouri; a special friend and caregiver, who Loretta considered a sister, Lynn Lightfoot and husband John of Carrollton, Missouri; numerous nieces, and nephews, who adored Loretta and thought of her as their "Fun Aunt"; and many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Ruby Harman; her next to the oldest sibling, a brother, Larry Harman; and many aunts, and uncles.
Please join the family as they receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 211 East Shanklin Street, Carrollton, Missouri.
The family and guests will Pray the Rosary at 10:15 a.m..
Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m., with Father Ken Criqui officiating.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Carrollton, Missouri.
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