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Bassett, Catherine

September 30, 1968 –
 May 30, 2019

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Catherine Bassett, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 30, 2019 after losing her lengthy battle with heart disease. She was 50 years old. Catherine is survived by her sons, Matthew, Patrick, and Brian, and her daughter Ashley Holmes, her husband Bryan, and grandson, Jaxson Holmes. Catherine is also survived by her mother, Mary Bassett, brother Tom and wife Kathie, her sister Elizabeth, and brother Samuel and his wife Jennifer. Her beloved service dog, Rusty, and her father, Albert Bassett, preceded her in death. Catherine was born in Orange, California on September 30, 1968.  She graduated from North Texas State University in 1990 with a bachelor’s degree in Education. Following a career in teaching, Catherine became a real estate broker. As a young adult, Catherine developed a heart disease, late in pregnancy, called Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM), forcing her to limit her daily activities. She became an advocate for the early detection of PPCM and traveled extensively in her last year with her favorite traveling companion, Rusty, her 14-year old lab, with the goal of meeting as many of her “heart sisters” as she could. Catherine’s foremost missions in her life were raising her children to adulthood and advocating for the early detection of PPCM in expectant mothers.

Catherine will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her positive outlook on life, and her inspirational connection with her fellow “heart sisters.”

A memorial service will be held  Friday June 28 at 11:30 AM Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Carrollton, Texas

_________________________________ A Signature Service under the direction of: Aria Cremation Service & Funeral Home 10116 E. Northwest Highway Dallas, Texas 75238 214-340-8008

    Carolina robles torres
    21 Jun 2019
    5:45am

    My sincere condolences to the family I will miss u heartsister gone but never forgotten luv u Catherine.

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    A Liz Cee
    21 Jun 2019
    6:02pm

    RIH Catherine!! Your imprint will forever be in our hearts!!

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    Alexis Smith
    21 Jun 2019
    6:11pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.

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    Mary Margarette
    21 Jun 2019
    6:46pm

    Catherine, I know we only met online through PPCM, but you’ve been like an anchor to me. You’ve taught me how to live, not just for my sobr, but, for myself too, I will surely miss our chats on just about anything. You’re free from pain now, but, know that I will always treasure you in my heart,

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    Brianna D Harris-Henderson
    21 Jun 2019
    7:00pm

    You will forever have a place in our hearts, heart sister Catherine. Prayers for strength as your family go through this emotional time. She left great memories, and they’ll be cherished forever.

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    Deana
    21 Jun 2019
    8:52pm

    Catherine May you Rest In Peace sweet lady. You were such an inspiration to all of us. Your heart sisters are mourning the loss of you and praying for your family. We know how dedicated you were to spread awareness. You were such a comforting voice to so many. I so sorry that your family lost a mother, daughter, sister, grandmother etc. you were so brave on your last days. May you watch over everyone from Heaven and May You sit by God’s side for eternity. Deana

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    Kim
    21 Jun 2019
    9:26pm

    Sorry for the loss of Catherine, condolences from Australia her heart sister

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    Bonnie leffel
    21 Jun 2019
    10:38pm

    I love you. I will miss you tremendously. You are the reason I’m still alive and you know why. Thank you for all the long talks. Have fun dancing with Jesus!!!

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    Judith
    23 Jun 2019
    10:10am

    Thoughts go to Catherine’s children, grandchild, mother and the rest of her family. May you always remember her for her positivity and kindness far and wide. Love from Judith, Cheshire UK Sisters xxx

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