Bertie Elizabeth Basford of St. James, Missouri passed away at the Helia Health Care of Rolla, in Rolla, Missouri, on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. She was 89 years, 5 months and 25 days of age.

Bertie Basford was born on February 2, 1921 to her parents: Andy Evans and Lottie Mai (Shore) Hayes in Polk, Tennessee. Bertie was united in marriage William Cullie Tate and to this union one daughter was born. Bertie then married Clarence Breuer. She was united in marriage to James Basford on March 6, 1998.

Bertie Basford is survived by one daughter: Ruth Ann Breuer and husband Everett Raymond of Bland, Missouri; and two grandchildren: Vernon and Darren; along with a host of family and friends. Bertie will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Preceding Bertie Basford in death are her parents: Andy Evans and Lottie Mai (Shore) Hayes; husbands: William Cullie Tate; Clarence Breuer; and James Basford who entered into rest on June 13, 1998 and four brothers: Jake, Andy Jr., Gene and Frank Hayes and one sister: Anna Lou Hayes.

Memorials may be given to the Oak Grove Cemetery. Cards are available at Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Mo.

Those wishing to leave online condolences may do so at www.jonesfunerals.com.

All arrangements were under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.

Services
Visitation for Bertie Basford was held on Thursday, July 29, 2010 from 6 - 8 PM at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri.

Funeral services were conducted on Friday, July 30, 2010 at 10:00 AM at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri with Lynn Huggins officiating. Music was provided by the Church of Christ Singers. Pallbearers were Jim Parker; Jerry Hodorowski; Tony Kinsey; Mike Wools; Dennis Branstetter and Jamie Rinehart. Honorary pallbearers were: Becky and Sam Bunyard; Isaac Helterbrand; and Jacob Rinehart. Burial was in the family plot in the Oak Grove Cemetery in rural St. James, Missouri.