Carol Ann Bass

Carol Ann Bass (nee Lapington), 66, of Birmingham, died Monday, February 7, 2011 at St. John Medical Center, Westlake after a year and a half battle with cancer. Born September 22, 1944 in Effingham, IL she had been a Birmingham resident for the past 28 years moving from Marion, Ohio. She was a member of the Vermilion Church of the Nazarene where she had been active on the church Board. Carol was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed reading the bible and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Edgar Bass, 3 sons, Brian Bass of Wellington, Eric (Shannon) Bass of Birmingham, and Matthew Bass of Wakeman; daughter, Jennifer (Rick) Rosson of Westlake, 6 grandchildren: Sam, Kylee, Dominic, Logan, Ariana, and Connor; father, Irby Lapington of Henderson, KY; brothers, James Lapington of Little Rock, AR, Wayne Lapington of Louisville, IL; and Steve Lapington of Mt. Vernon, IL; and 3 sisters, Barbara Conley of Charleston, IL, Janet Leathers of Marion, Ohio; and, Judy Sigler of Mt. Carmel, IL. She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Lucille (nee Doty) Lapington. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 10, 2011 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion. Funeral services will be Friday, February 11, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Riddle Funeral Home, with Reverend David Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Birmingham Cemetery, Birmingham. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Church of the Nazarene 14907 Kneisel Rd. Vermilion, OH 44089. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.