Tempie Bass Lewis, 75 passed away  February 19, 2013. She was born in Nash County on March 8, 1937. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Lewis; her father, Simon Bass; mother, Annie Parker Bass; three brothers, Luther Perry Bass, Simon K. Bass, and Hubert Parker and a brother in law, Joe Turner.

She is survived by one daughter, Becky Joyner of Castalia; two granddaughters; three brothers, R.L. Bass of Nashville, Joe Bass (Shirley) of Spring Hope, and Sam Bass (Ruth) of Ontario, Canada; four sisters, Mildred Wester of Rocky Mount, Lucille Boykin of Lewisville, Frances Shearin (Larry) and Judy Turner of Rocky Mount;  several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Oakdale Cemetery, Spring Hope with Larry Shearin officiating.