Janice Marie Bass Burton Obituary in Durham at Holloway Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Janice Marie Bass Burton

Janice Marie Bass Burton, 58, departed this earthly home on Saturday, March 21, 2020.

Janice was born July 22, 1961 to William “Ben” and the late Gracie Lee Turrentine Bass in Durham, NC. Janice attended Durham County Public Schools and was a 1979 graduate of Northern High School. Janice graduated from Durham Technical College with an associate degree in Secretarial Science in 1981. Janice worked many years in the collections and credit managing field. In 1982 Janice married the gentle giant, Dorsey James “Jimmy” Burton, Jr. and this union brought forth the loves of her life, Justin James and Jamien Benson. Janice spent a lot of her free time supporting Jimmy and Justin at softball games, Justin and Jamie at basketball games as well as her nieces and nephews’ events, but she loved playing bingo the most. Janice was a supportive wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend that never hesitated to bring her infamous pasta or potato salad to an event. In addition to her devoted husband of 37 years, Jimmy, Janice leaves behind to keep her memory alive, her son Justin of Los Angeles, California, her son Jamien of the home, her father Ben Bass of Rougemont, her brother John Michael Bass (Hallie) of Bahama, a sister Pamela Bass of Rougemont, mother in love Mary Peaks Burton, brothers in love Anthony Burton and Gerald Burton (Angela), sisters in love Marilyn, Glenda and Bertha Michelle Burton and Rhonda Thomas (Jerry), her aunts Shirley Cole, Alberta Trent, Polly Bass, Nettie Parker and Nellia Nicholson. She leaves behind a God brother, Willie Marrow (Margie) and God sister Carolyn Hamlet. She will especially be missed by a host of spoiled nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

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Jimmy I just heard about Janice passing. It shocked me so much. What a beautiful girl. As you know Janice was always so special to me as we worked together so many years. I know you and the family will miss her and I pray God will comfort you. We have such great memories of our families and all the times we had together at work and also outside work, please give my thought of love and thoughts to all the family.

My deepest sympathy to you and family will miss you at our favorite pastime .Bingo Rest In Heavenly Peace Thomas and Dorothy Williams

To the family, I am going to miss Janice at our Birthday gatherings we have each month. My heart goes out to Jimmy and the family be strong and may God continue to strengthen each and everyone of you & May God give you comfort & sweet memories of her!

Sending sincere condolences to the Bass and Burton Families. Janice, I will always remember that beautiful smile and the fun we had as playmates growing up. Our sincere sympathy, Darlene Burton and Family

I cannot believe you are gone. This does not seem real. You were not just my cousin, you were my friend. I have had you forever, I have talked to you forever and now I am going to miss you FOREVER. I love you. You are FOREVER IN MY HEART....Barbie

Dear Janice my heart is heavy right now but know that we love you and rest in perfect peace until we meet again.ps say hello to Aunt Gracie and Aunt Pauline.take care for now love Sharon,Candy and Joe.

May the Lord build a fence around the Burton Bass family. May you find strength and comfort in his word. Continue to hold on to the joyous, precious memmories and the great times that you shared together. With sincere love and peace. Michelene,Tyrone and Ross Brown

Our condolences to you Pam and your family. We will keep you all in prayer, and may God give your family strength and peace during this time. Jackie and Marshall Thaxton

My prayers goes out to the family, May God's strength be with you all I will miss you dearly, I am so glad you were apart of my life. You was more to me than a God sister, you were my friend and my sister. The last time I saw you, we laugh a little, cried a little and hugged a little. Had no idea that would be the last time I would give you a hug and tell you how much you mean to me. I will always cherish our memories of us growing up together. PS I still won

My heartfelt condolences to you familes, my meorory of Janice were many years ago. Our family lived just down the road from Janice and her family,Janice and her sister Pam visted us often Janice was so lovely and kind. We were very good neighbors. May God give you peace during this time. We lost touch after I married and moved out of the area.Linda Holeman Block

Sincere sympathy to Jimmy,sons and other family members. May you find peace as I have in the last two(2) months in dealing with my spouse Leon's death. They are certainly in a better place where there is no more health issues.I will always remember "Little Gracie" for her candid and unique views on any situation or discussion. I enjoyed being her next door neighbor for a number of years. RIP. Aunt Shirley

Sending Prayers to the family. May GOD give you strength in everything you need. Sorry for you loss. Joy Pettiford Young/Linda P. Carrington and Family.

Jimmy and family , May the prayers and thoughts of others bring you some measure of comfort. Peggy, Clint jr. and Brian Bullock

I didn't know that the last time I hugged you would be the last time. I didn't know our last conversation would be the last time I heard your voice. I would've squeezed you a little tighter and talked a little longer and laughed alot harder. I would've thanked you for being the very best of an aunt to me, to Ivan and my kids. I would've told you how much I appreciated you and Jimmy being the "backup grandparents " for Mari and Zay when my parents couldn't make it to their event. I was your first "baby" and you loved me like nobody's business, just like I do your first born. You loved all of your nieces and nephews above and beyond an aunt's duty and we looked to you as a second mama. The looks, the laughs until we wiped tears, the debates, the phone calls, the kitchen chronicles I'll miss and treasure forever. You knew you didn't have to worry about the guys, that those of us left behind got them. Although my heart is completely shattered for our guys, I pray for your sister, Pam, all of your sister in laws (your sisters), I know what it's like to miss mine across oceans, but can't imagine missing her across time. My daddy loved you so much and I'm glad in his retirement that he was able to help care for you these past few months, he only wanted you to fight and get better. Grandaddy will be ok, he always is, but we will watch him even closer now that his " other mama" isn't here to boss him around. Janice Burton you messed us up with this one girl, but you're where you wanted to be most...back with Gracie Lee. I love you. I love you. I love you. Felicia

Our deepest sympathy to the Burton family we are sorry for your loss we will keep you all in prayer I no it's hard but you all will get through this remember that you had her for 58 years on this earth God will give you strength Justin and Jamien take care of Jimmy he will need you the most now Rest easy Janice you will be missed Mr Billy and Wanda Gregory

Marilyn Womble

Praying for the Bass & Burton family.

Sending our condolences to the Burton and Bass Family. May God continue to bless you and we will continue praying for you all. Always remember Rev. 21:1-4.....Michael &Teresa Purdie

Thoughts of Sympathy and Love are being sent to you, as well as Prayers for Strength and Comfort. Edna J. & Ewell Kennedy Jr. and Family

The above message is from Michael and Carla Johnson

Our deepest sympathy and prayers for the family. Thinking about our softball adventures together especially our shopping,exploring, and eating trips between games. I'll always treasure the conversation and laughter. RIP my sister Love and prayers to the family