Hazelene (Holland) Bass

Clinton, NC

Mrs. Hazelene Holland Bass, born on October 2, 1926, to the late Rebecca (Rich) Holland and Anderson Holland in Sampson County, North Carolina, was married to the late Willie Campbell “W. C.” Bass, Jr. for 52 years, and died peacefully at age 99 on March 11, 2026.

A lifelong resident of North Carolina, Hazelene graduated from Roseboro High School and worked as a Plant Supervisor in the sewing industry in Clinton and Roseboro. She loved baking and quilting, often providing beautifully decorated cakes for weddings and other special occasions as well as teaching classes at Sampson Community College. Hazelene enjoyed long walks in nature, with special appreciation for birds and butterflies. Some of her most cherished memories were of the time spent traveling the country with W.C. in their motor home. 

Hazelene and W.C. shared a love of gospel music and performed for many years as the Harmony Trio. Both were dedicated faithful members of Harmony Baptist Church and sang in the choir. In 2007, Hazelene relocated to Laurinburg, North Carolina to be near family and thrived there. In the last chapter of her life, the family is grateful for the loving care provided to Hazelene by Autumn Care of Raeford, North Carolina.

Predeceased by her daughter Rebecca Anne (Bass) Blue and Hazelene’s only sibling, sister Frances Holland Spell, Hazelene Holland Bass is survived by her son W. Clayton Bass (Hester) of Santa Fe, New Mexico; son-in-law Jim Blue of Laurinburg, North Carolina; grandson Jimmy Blue (Blaire) of Burlington, North Carolina; grandson Anderson Bass of Watertown, Massachusetts; granddaughter Miranda Bass of Studio City, California; great-grandchildren Lyda and Iver Blue of Burlington, North Carolina as well as extended family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Hazelene’s memory to Harmony Baptist Church, 1357 Harmony Church Road, Clinton, North Carolina 28328 (910) 564-6731.

The family will receive friends from 5:00PM until 7:00PM on Saturday, March 14th at Royal-Hall Funeral Home, 301 McKoy St., Clinton, NC and one hour prior to the service on Sunday beginning at 2:00PM.

Funeral Services will be held Sunday, March 15, at 3:00 PM at Harmony Baptist Church, 1357 Harmony Church Rd, Clinton, with Rev. Michael Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.royalhallfuneralhome.com

Royal-Hall is honored to serve the Bass Family.