"Dearest Delbert and Lindsay, I am so sorry for your loss. I am also very sorry I wasn't there to pay my respects. I know this is a VERY difficult time. Please remember your friends are here for you. Love, Amee"
In loving memory of
Alexis Noel Bassett
December 29, 2003 - January 9, 2011
ALEXIS BASSETT MUSCATINE, Iowa - Alexis Noel Bassett, 7, of Muscatine, died on Sunday, January 9, 2011, at her home. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Memorials may be left to the University of Iowa Dance Marathon. Alexis was born on December 29, 2003, in Muscatine, the daughter of Delbert and Lindsey McGreer Bassett. She attended Illinois City Elementary School. She participated with the River City Allstar's, where she enjoyed cheering and dancing. She was the Miss Muscatine 2010-2011 Ambassador. Those left to honor her memory include her father, Delbert Bassett of Muscatine; her mother, Lindsey Bassett of Muscatine; one brother, Hunter Bassett at home, two sisters, Hannah Bassett and Lily Bassett; her paternal grandparents, Tom and Vallory Larson of Muscatine; her maternal grandparents, Doug and Sandi Hoag of Muscatine, and Brian and Tammy McGreer of Illinois City, Illinois; an uncle, Adam Bassett and wife, Courtney, of Muscatine; and four aunts, Becky Jones of Muscatine, Tricia Sours and husband, Zach, of Illinois City, Illinois; Melissa McGreer and fianc�'©, Ryan Robinson of Illinois City, Illinois, and Samantha McGreer of Illinois City, Illinois.
Tributes
"My heart goes out to you and your family for the loss of your beautiful daughter. My prayers and thoughts have been with you.She will only be as far as your heart and your memories of her. She will always be with you."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Dear Lindsey and Family I can't even begin to express how sorry I am for your loss of your beautiful daughter. Just always remember she is one of God's little angels and will always be looking down and watching over you and your family. I too lost a four year old son and can understand your pain and grief. His memories live on in my heart and soul and Alexis will too."
"I am so sorry for your loss. God must have needed another angel. My thoughts and prayers are with your family."
"My deepest thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time in your lives. Just remember: Keep your grief light hearted, and as time goes by the sorrow will fade, and then you will be blessed with beautiful memories of her. Take care and God Bless...."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all."
"Tammy and Family: No words can ease the pain you are feeling from the loss of that precious little girl. Just know that you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers"
"Delbert and Lindsey I was so sorry to hear of Alexis' s passing , my mom ( Yvonne ) is a friend of your aunt Billie's . I lost my 5 yr old son Macoy a year and a half ago. my mom was at Alexis's benifit the day of Macoys funeral March 21 of 2009. alexis touched the memory pin my mom had on and said to her he is in heaven and im going there too. I believe they are together now with all the other baby angels running and playing and doing all the other really fun stuff. im sure youve already come to grasp that alexis is no longer sick or in pain . so please keep the good Lord close to your heart . Id like to give you a poem that my mom gave to me after i lost my little boy , im hoping it will give you both a little comfort. MOMMY AND DADDY, PLEASE DONT CRY TOO LONG. I KNOW YOU ARE SAD IM GONE. YOUR HEART IN BROKEN AND FILLED WITH PAIN, BUT DONT YOU KNOW YOU WILL SEE ME AGAIN ?THIS TIME ILL BE BEAUTIFUL AND WHOLE , NOT FLESH AND BLOOD, BUT A HEAVENLY SOUL. IF YOU COULD SEE ME NOW YOU WOULD NOT SHED A TEAR, BUT SMILE IN ANTICIPATION FOR THE DAY YOU'D JOIN ME HERE. THERE'S NO SORROW NO CRIME NO SICKNESS NO PAIN NO WAR NO LABOR NO DAEATH OR RAIN .THERES NO HATE NO FEAR NO DEVIL OR SIN, NOTHING EVIL OR BAD CAN GET IN. THE STREETS ARE GOLD, THE LIGHTING IS BRIGHT, THE SUN FOREVE SHINES, THERE IS NO NIGHT .ANGELS SING WITHOUT A HAULT OR PAUSE, THEY JUST SING AND PRAISE, THERE IS NO TIME, AND NO SUCH THING AS DAYS. AND TRUST ME IM NOT ALONE! THERE ARE SO MANY BABY ANGELS HERE, WE PLAY AND PLAY AND PLAY, OH DEAR! AND BEST OF ALL JESUS COMES TO VISIT US OFTEN, WE CAN GO TALK TO GOD FACE TO FACE! AND WHEN I TALKED TO HIM WHEN I ARRIVED, I FELT HIS AMAZING GRACE. HE TOLD ME NOT TO WORRY ABOUT MY FAMILY AT HOME AND THAT IM ALWAYS WITH YOU EVEN THOUGH IM GONE. I SAID BUT IF, IM HERE , GOD, HOW CAN THAT BE? HE SAID THAT IM IN YOUR MIND, YOUR SOUL AND IN YOUR SWEET MOMORIES. GOOD BYE FOR NOW , GRIEVE NORMALLY AND CRY IF YOU MUST. GOD KNOWS WHATS BEST AND IN HIM YOU MUST TRUST. UNTILL WE MEET AGAIN . YOUR BABY ANGEL ALEXIS NOEL BASSETT JUST KNOW YOU ARE ALL IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ALWAYS MINDY RAMSEY "
"I am so very, very sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. There are no words that can take away the pain of losing a child. I hope you can find comfort in the hugs and caring of friends and family, and that God will fill your heart with peace. When you are ready, I recommend reading the book "Heaven is For Real" I think it will bring you some comfort in knowing how happy your Alexis is in heaven. She'll be waiting for you with open arms and a big smile. God bless you in your sorrow."
"My heartfelt sympathy to the whole family. Alexis was a beautiful little girl with a heart of gold. When I saw her I was always struck by her positive attitude and beautiful smile. May your precious memories and God's love sustain you during this sad,sad time."
"Lindsey, So very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and hoping that you will be comforted by wonderful memories of your amazing daughter. May God give you strength to walk through this unimaginably difficult time. (Remember footprints in the sand....) ~Amanda"
"Im so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. -While we are mourning the loss of our Alexis, others are rejoicing to meet her behind the veil."
"I'm so sorry for you're loss...God willtake good care of her and I know that she is up there watching over all of you!"
"Lea and I are so sorry to here of your lose. My heart goes out to you.....Rember the poam Foot prints in the sand...."
"Lea & I are so sorry to hear of your loss. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY..Rember the poam Foot prints in the sand. It has help me in the past."
"We are so deeply sorry for your loss-please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. You now have a beautiful angel to watch over you. All our love Linds."
"I am so sorry for your loss, I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers."
"Linsay -we are so very sorry- our hearts go out to you. It was so nice meeting that precious little girl of yours this summer- wish things could of been different. Glad she had a wonderfull vacation that you can remember and hold on too. many Blessing to you!! Love"
"Tammy & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Know that your in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time."
"Alexis, I hope there are lots and lots of tattoos so you can decorate all the other angels!!! Till we meet again, holding your smile in my heart, your goofy cousin Dawn"
"Alexis' family, My sincere sympathy for such a tragic loss. I met Alexis and her mother at Gabby Noble's 1st birthday party. Kyndra often talked about Alexis' health issues. I can't imagine your pain. Time heals, but she will forever be missed. I will pray for your comfort."
"So sorry to hear of Alexis Passing my heartfelt prayers fo out to you and to your family .John 3:16"
"I did not know beautiful Alexis, but I can tell from her picture she was a true treasure to you all. I wish I had words to ease your pain, but I can only offer my condolences."
"Tammy & family So sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. take care, love you!"
"I didn't have the privalage of knowing your beautiful daughter but couldn't set back and not tell you how sorry I am that you lost her. My heart aches for each and everyone of you. You are in my prayers. I'm sure she is up there looking down on you all. And will help you through this."
"Lindsey and Family, My deepest condolences to you during this difficult time. I hope you find comfort in knowing that she is no longer suffering and will forever be your angel. I know my boys welcomed her to Heaven with open arms."
"Tammy and family, my deepest sympathies for the loss of Alexis. Heaven surely has a special angel watching over you."
"She was one of the best little first graders I ever met. So sorry for your loss. She will always be in my thoughts."
"I had the opportunity to meet you but once. Alexis you were an angel from day one! God knew what HE was doing! You touched so many lives and brought joy to so many! Your smile and beautiful personality will be missed but Thank the good LORD you don't have to suffer anymore! You are now Mommy's TRUE Angel!!!"
"im sorry for your loss we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers if oyu need anythign please contact by email"
"Alexis was such a character! What a delight and blessing it is to have known her. She will be missed deeply. I will be praying for all of you."
"So sorry for you loss. She truely was a blessed little angel."
"dear family we are all thinking about at the time of your loss may God be with u all love always"
"Lindsey and family- My deepest sympathies to your whole family! I can't imagine what you're going through. But you now have an angel watching over you!!! Fly Alexis, Fly!!"
"My heart goes out to you and your family!! I am so sorry for you loss!"
"Alexis lit up any room she was in. She never failed to make me smile. It was a pleasure to know her. My deepest condolences on your loss. Please take comfort in the knowledge that she touched many lives."