PLEASE FEEL FREE TO LIGHT A CANDLE FOR ASHLEY, WRITE A TRIBUTE, OR OFFER YOUR CONDOLENCES. I WOULD LIKE TO BE ABLE TO VISIT YOUR LOVED ONES SITE AND DO THE SAME. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR JUST VISITING ASHLEY'S SITE EVEN IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE TIME RIGHT NOW TO LIGHT A CANDLE, WRITE A TRIBUTE, OR OFFER YOUR CONDOLENCES. MAY GOD BLESS YOU. MAY ALL OUR ANGELS CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER US AND KEEP US SAFE.





IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DAUGHTER, ASHLEY
MARIE BASS WHO WAS BORN IN WILSON NORTH CAROLINA ON JANUARY 20, 1986 AND PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 20, 2005.

ashley, i'm thankful for the memories you left for me to cherish. i would not trade them for anything in this world. i know when the time is right you will come visit my dreams, until then angel, just keep sending me signs. please continue to watch over us all and keep us safe. fly beside steven and continue to protect him. god only takes the best and he makes no mistakes. i never realized that until oct. 20, 2005 when he took you. i guess i took too much in life for granted and always assumed you would bury me. if only i had known that i wouldnt get the chance to see you again, or talk to you, or hug you and kiss you goodnight, or hold you just because, i'd held you tighter and never let you go. i know that wouldnt have changed anything because our days are numbered. you asked me one time if i would cry if you died. the truth is a very big part of me died with you. i dont know how to live anymore. the rest of my life has changed forever. its just not complete without you in it. memories are a good thing to have but having you was better where we could be making more memories. i love you my princess and i miss you so much. sweet dreams angel. HAPPY HEAVENLY THANKSGIVING BABYGIRL!!!!!!!!!





God must have known there would be
times we'd need a word of cheer,
Someone to praise a triumph
or brush away a tear.

He must have known we'd need to share
the joy of "little things"
In order to appreciate
the happiness life brings.

I think He knew our troubled hearts
would sometimes throb with pain,
At trials and misfortunes,
or goals we can't attain.

He knew we'd need the comfort
of an understanding heart
To give us strength and courage
to make a fresh, new start.

He knew we'd need companionship,
unselfish...lasting...true,
And so God answered
the heart's great need
with Cherished Friends...
Like You!!

When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand,
And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye,
For all my life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
So much yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday,
Just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories,
Would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne,
He said "This is eternity,
And all I've promised you."
Today for life on earth is past,
But here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day's the same day
There's no longing for the past.

But you have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things,
You knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
And now at last you're free.
So won't you take my hand
And share my life with me?

So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here in your heart.











A child goes to Heaven
On angels wings,
God was waiting at the gate
For all in Heaven to sing.
His mother had much sadness
To see her child go.
Yet she knew that God was calling
Her tears and heart told her so
A child goes to Heaven
A beautiful light comes in,
When his mother saw it
She felt peace from within.
Her child would no longer be hurting
He went to Heaven by God's special care,
A child goes to his Heavenly Father's Heart
and will so very soon meet his mother there. 





I have an angel on my shoulder
She whispers in my ear.
Her voice is soft and gentle
And no one else can hear.

When I'm tired and lonely
It's comfort that she brings.
When I'm filled with happiness
I hear her laughter ring.

My angel's very close to me.
I even know her name.
And though I cannot see her
I love her just the same.

She now has no more suffering
And gone is all the pain.
I believe with all my heart
We will someday meet again.

An angel's job is taxing
It's as hard as it can be.
I hope she doesn't get too tired
Looking after me.

Yes, my angel's with me
from morning til the night.
I know as long as she is here
Everything will be alright.

So when my days are over
I'll not pass in fear.
I know my angel's waiting
To lead me home up there. 

SPECIAL ANGEL IN HEAVEN

There is a special Angel in Heaven
that is a part of me.
It is not where I wanted her
but where God wanted her to be.

She was here but just a moment
like a night time shooting star.
And though she is in Heaven
she isn't very far.

She touched the heart of many
like only an Angel can do.
I would've held her every minute
if the end I only knew.

So I send this special message
to the Heavens up above.
Please take care of my special Angel
and send her all my love.

Mom Please Listen To Me”


Mom, please listen to me as I take time to write


I see parents struggling daily their pain is such a fight.


All of us who have gone on and left the rest of you behind,


we’re ok Mom I promise heaven is beautiful and God is kind. 


You used to tell me that one day God would call and take you home.


You told me you’d make me strong so I would stand tall when alone.


But things happen sometimes Mom that does not go in our plans.


I wasn’t scared Mom when God held out his hand.


I didn’t want to leave you I didn’t have time to say “goodbye”


When the angels said “Come with us” there wasn’t time to question why.


I’ve watched you daily Mom. It hurts to see you cry. 


I don’t want you to be unhappy just because we didn’t get to say goodbye.


Tell the others what I’m telling you so many parents need to know


That earth was just a lay over we had another place to go.


I know you miss me Mom. I know your heart was broken in two.


But God really needed me because my earthly life was through.


I’m always along side you; I smile and touch your hair.


I whisper Mom “I love you” you just can’t see me there.


I’m the one who gently touches you on your shoulder when you’re sad.


I’m happy now that you finally found God again and are no longer mad.


Tell the parents Mom for me that all of us kids are okay.


God had plans for our lives when he called us home that day.


“I love you” Mom I always will and remember I’m not far away.


We’re going to be together when God calls out your name.











ASHLEY ~~ 2 DAYS OLD
MY BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL



I'M SORRY I UPSET YOU, I NEVER MEANT TO MAKE YOU CRY
THE DAY I LEFT FOR HEAVEN, FOR MY MANSION IN THE SKY
THE PARAMEDICS AND THE DOCTORS DID ALL THEY COULD THAT DAY
BECAUSE THE ANGELS HAD THEIR ORDERS-
"WE'VE COME TO TAKE YOU AWAY"!
I ASKED THEM IF THEY COULD WAIT, YOU MUST
BELIEVE I TRIED
BUT THEY WHISPERED "IT'S TIME TO GO"-THE ANGELS SOFTLY REPLIED
THEN THEY ALL SURROUNDED ME AND WE STARTED ON OUR WAY
AND ONCE I SAW THE BEAUTY I KNEW I HAD TO STAY
I WAS ON MY WAY TO HEAVEN, IT WAS TIME FOR MY HEAVENLY FLIGHT
THE TRIP WAS OVERWHELMING, EVERYTHING SO BEAUTIFUL & BRIGHT
SOON MY FLIGHT WAS ENDING, WE'D REACHED OUR JOURNEY'S END
THEN I KNEW FOR CERTAIN, THAT'S WHERE ALL ETERNITY I'D SPEND
BUT NOW I AM YOUR ANGEL, I'M THERE WHEREVER YOU GO
FOR I'VE BEEN PUT IN CHARGE OF MY FAMILY & FRIENDS BELOW
THE CELEBRATING IS ENDLESS, THE REWARDS OF HEAVEN ARE GREAT
AND I'LL BE HERE WAITING WHEN YOU REACH THIS GOLDEN GATE
I'M SORRY THAT I HURT YOU, I NEVER MEANT TO MAKE YOU CRY
BUT ONE DAY SOON YOU'LL JOIN ME, IN HIS MANSION IN THE SKY
PROMISE ME YOU'LL BE READY WHEN THOSE HEAVENLY ANGELS APPEAR
AND WE'LL BE REUNITED HERE IN HEAVEN-WHERE ALL PAIN AND SORROW DISAPPEAR
YOU'LL NEVER KNOW THE TIME OR PLACE FROM WHICH YOU'LL TAKE THAT FLIGHT
BUT I KNOW IT IS FOR CERTAIN-IT COULD BE NEXT YEAR-NEXT WEEK-OR IT COULD BE TONIGHT
SO I'LL BE WAITING HERE IN HEAVEN, AND THERE'S NOTHING YOU SHOULD FEAR
WHEN GOD LOOKS DOWN AND CALLS YOU AND THOSE HEAVENLY ANGELS APPEAR
ONE DAY IT WILL HAPPEN, HE'LL REACH DOWN FOR YOUR HAND
AND I'LL BE HERE WAITING TO WELCOME YOU TO THIS GLORIOUS PROMISED LAND
TO MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS-I LOVE YOU!
THOUGH I AM WITH YOU STILL
FOR THOUGH YOU MAY NOT SEE ME, THIS PROMISE I WILL FULFILL
I'LL DO MY BEST TO GUIDE YOU, TO HELP YOU FIND YOUR WAY
SO WE CAN BE TOGETHER FOREVER









It seems like it was yesterday
When I held you in my arms.
Rocking you till you fell asleep
Enamored by your charms.

Now you have angel wings
And sleep upon a cloud.
I love you darling daughter
As a mother I'm so proud.

Your heart was made of pure gold
And your smile was oh so bright.
I'm sure the Lord called you home
So your smile could light the night.

You're so loved and missed by all
Someday we may understand.
I know someday I will hear
Mama, take my hand.














 

ASHLEY'S BELOVED COUSIN ~ MARK FLOYD
DECEMBER 21, 1985 ~~ MARCH 12, 2006




 

Missing You

No words I write can ever say
How much I miss you every day.
As time goes by, the loneliness grows;
How I miss you, nobody knows!
I think of you in silence,
I often speak your name,
But all I have are memories
And photos in a frame.
No one knows my sorrow,
No one sees me weep,
But the love I have for you
Is in my heart to keep.
I will never stop loving you
Deep inside my heart,
You are with me still.
There is a place in my heart
That no one else can fill;
I love you so much ASHLEY,
And I always will








TWO PRECIOUS ANGELS ARE IN GOD'S HANDS NOW. IT'S NOT FAIR THAT THEY WERE TAKEN FROM US SO SOON BUT ALL WE CAN DO NOW IS LOOK FORWARD TO THE DAY THAT WE SEE OUR PRECIOUS ANGELS AGAIN.






PROM NITE APRIL 23, 2005






ASHLEY & MARK
CHRISTMAS DAY (12/25/2004)
ASHLEY'S LAST CHRISTMAS WITH US







LITTLE DID WE KNOW THAT NIGHT
THAT GOD WAS GOING TO CALL YOUR NAME
IN LIFE WE LOVED YOU DEARLY
IN DEATH WE DO THE SAME
IT BROKE OUR HEARTS TO LOSE YOU ANGEL
BUT YOU DIDNT GO ALONE
FOR PART OF US WENT WITH YOU
THE DAY GOD CALLED YOU HOME
YOU LEFT US PEACEFUL MEMORIES
AND YOUR LOVE IS STILL OUR GUIDE
EVEN THOUGH WE CAN NOT SEE YOU
WE FEEL YOURE AT OUR SIDE
OUR FAMILY CHAIN IS BROKEN
AND NOTHING SEEMS THE SAME
BUT AS GOD CALLS US ONE BY ONE
OUR CHAIN WILL LINK AGAIN.

I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU VERY, VERY MUCH ANGEL



I WATCHED YOU GROW FROM A BABY
BEFORE I KNEW IT, YOU BECAME A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY
WORDS CAN'T EXPLAIN HOW MUCH I LOVE AND MISS YOU
AND I WOULD HAVE DONE ANYTHING YOU ASKED ME TO
I KNOW WE HAD OUR UPS AND DOWNS
WE'VE HAD OUR SMILES AND EVEN OUR FROWNS
I KNOW YOURE HAPPY IN A BETTER PLACE NOW
EVEN THOUGH I KEEP A SAD FACE
I OCCUPY MYSELF TO PASS THE TIME
BECAUSE YOU ARE ALWAYS ON MY MIND
THE DAYS GO BY SO SLOWLY NOW
BUT I HAVE TO KEEP MYSELF TOGETHER SOME HOW
I CAN'T BELIEVE YOURE REALLY GONE
I FEEL LIKE YOU SHOULD BE "HERE " AT HOME
I HAVE UNCONDITIONAL LOVE FOR YOU - MY BABY GIRL
I WOULD HAVE DONE MY BEST TO HAVE GIVEN YOU THE WORLD
I KNOW ONE DAY WE WILL MEET AGAIN
MAMA'S LOVE FOR YOU MY ASHLEY, WILL NEVER END

(WRITTEN BY ASHLEYS SISTER KELLEY~~FROM MAMA)



I lost my child today
People came to weep and cry
As I just sat and stared, dry eyed
They struggled to find words to say
To try and make the pain go away
I walked the floor in disbelief
I lost my child today

I lost my child last month
Most of the people went away
Some still call and some still stay
I wait to wake up from this dream
This can't be real, I want to scream
Yet everything is locked inside
God help me, I want to die
I lost my child last month

I lost my child last year
Now people who had came have gone
I sit and struggle all day long
To bear the pain so deep inside
And now my friends just question Why?
Why does this Mother not move on?
Just sits and sings the same old song
Good heavens it has been so long
I lost my child last year

Time has not moved on for me
The numbness it has disappeared
My eyes have now cried many tears
I see the look upon your face
"She must move on and leave this place"
Yet I am trapped right here in time
The songs the same, as is the rhyme
I lost my child...............Today
Author Unknown 








If Roses grow in Heaven
Lord , please pick a dozen for me.
Place them in my daughters arms
and tell her they're from me.
Tell her I love and miss her,
and when she turns to smile,
place a kiss upon her cheek
and hold her tight for awhile.
I love and miss her so,
this void can not be filled.
No one can ever take her place
Forever I will mourn
Remembering her comes easy,
I think of her everyday.
But theres still an ache within my heart
that NEVER goes away.
I LOVE YOU DARLING!!!!








 



I LOVE YOU MY PRECIOUS ASHLEY MARIE BASS




































 






























































As I loved you, so I miss you;

In my memory you are near.

Loved, remembered, longed for always,

Treasured with a love sincere.

You are where I cannot see you,

And your voice I cannot hear;

Yet I know you walk beside me,

Never absent, always near.








A DAUGHTER IS YOUR REMINDER OF ALL THE INNOCENCE AND WONDER YOU HAVE FORGOTTON,
AND THE HOPEFUL DREAMS YOU STILL REMEMBER...
A DAUGHTER IS THE BEST THING THAT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU,
A DAUGHTER FILLS YOUR HEART WITH MAGIC AND LOVE,
THAT'S THE KIND OF SPECIAL DAUGHTER YOU ARE TO ME.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MY SWEET ANGEL, WITH ALL MY LOVE, MOMMA




















Always smiling, happy and content,

Loved was my sister wherever she went,

To a beautiful life came a sudden end,

She died as she lived, everyone's friend















If you have a tender message,

Or a loving word to say;

Do not wait till you forget it,

But whisper it today.

The tender word unspoken,

The letter never sent;

The long forgotten message,

The wealth of love unspent.

For these some hearts are breaking,

For these some loved ones wait;

So show them that you care for them,

Before it is too late.

As I loved you, so I miss you;

In my memory you are near.

Loved, remembered, longed for always,

Treasured with a love sincere.

You are where I cannot see you,

And your voice I cannot hear;

Yet I know you walk beside me,

Never absent, always near.