Carrie Dean Bass, age 81 of Alexandria, died Thursday, May 23, 2019 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital.

She was a DeKalb County native, member of the Grace Bible Church and a garment factory worker.

She was preceded in death by her father, Wade Smith; husband, Charles David “Syrup” Bass; a brother, Wayne Smith, and an infant sister, Barbara.

Survivors include her children, Becky Bass Moore, Dennis and Rhonda Bass, Perry Bass, and Terry and Brandy Bass; grandchildren, Michelle and Kevin Cox, Twana and Michael Leath, Sharika Moore, Paige Bass, Nikki Bass, Javon Bass, and Madison Bass; great grandchildren, Kendall Cox, Latravia Cox, Melasia Gillis, Ziah Gurley, and Makenna Lomas. Mother, Carrie Helen Smith; brothers, James and Mary Smith, Wade and Jackie Smith, and Billy Smith. Several nieces and nephews survive.

The family chose direct cremation.

Anderson Funeral Home, Alexandria, was in charge of the arrangements.