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Sister Mary Magdalen Hedwood, age 88 of Monticello passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at the Woods Nursing and Rehab in Monticello. She was born on July 12, 1925 to the late Mr. Chester Bassett and Ms. Sallie Hill in Drew County.
She began work at an early age, spending most of her years working at the Advance Monticellonian until her retirement. She gave her life to Christ at an early age at Mt. Pleasant A.M.E. Church. She served as a Trustee, Steward, Usher and Church Treasurer for many years. She was a faithful member until her health failed her and yet her heart was still wrapped in the work of the church.
She leaves to cherish her memories, a devoted son, Hubert A. Hedwood (Donna) of Valdosta, GA; one foster daughter, Pearline (Joe) Johnson of San Diego, CA; one foster son, Charles Bassett of Monticello; two sisters, Linda Bassett (Earl) Johnson of Monticello and Verlester Bassett of Los Angeles, CA; two brothers, W. C. Bassett of Los Angeles, CA and Cornelius (Debra) Bassett of Monticello; two sister-in-laws, Bernice Brooks and Mary Vern (Shelvis) Thompson of Monticello; two brother-in-laws, D.S. Swift of Monticello and Roy Chester Swift of Pine Bluff; one cousin, Mr. J.C. Goodman, who was like a brother; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and a special friend, Mrs. Maxine (Don) Ridgell and many other friends.
She began work at an early age, spending most of her years working at the Advance Monticellonian until her retirement. She gave her life to Christ at an early age at Mt. Pleasant A.M.E. Church. She served as a Trustee, Steward, Usher and Church Treasurer for many years. She was a faithful member until her health failed her and yet her heart was still wrapped in the work of the church.
She leaves to cherish her memories, a devoted son, Hubert A. Hedwood (Donna) of Valdosta, GA; one foster daughter, Pearline (Joe) Johnson of San Diego, CA; one foster son, Charles Bassett of Monticello; two sisters, Linda Bassett (Earl) Johnson of Monticello and Verlester Bassett of Los Angeles, CA; two brothers, W. C. Bassett of Los Angeles, CA and Cornelius (Debra) Bassett of Monticello; two sister-in-laws, Bernice Brooks and Mary Vern (Shelvis) Thompson of Monticello; two brother-in-laws, D.S. Swift of Monticello and Roy Chester Swift of Pine Bluff; one cousin, Mr. J.C. Goodman, who was like a brother; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and a special friend, Mrs. Maxine (Don) Ridgell and many other friends.