Lydia Caroline Bass, age 16, of 160 Dogwood Hills, died at her residence Monday, December 14, 2015. A native of Americus, she was born September 29, 1999. Lydia attended First Baptist Church of Americus and was a member of the SAR Band, Beta Club, Science Club and Civinettes. She was a great student and loved reading. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Americus with Rev. Andy Taunton and Dr. John Smith officiating. The family will receive friends at the home of Grant and Pamela Stepp, 196 GA Highway 49 North. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the SAR Band, 123 Southland Rd., Americus, GA 31709. Survivors include her mother and father, Michelle O'Neal Bass and Jack Bass, Jr. of Americus; a sister, Sara Margaret Bass of Americus; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Clyde O'Neal, II. Of Glennville; paternal grandparents, Jack and Elise Bass of Warwick; paternal great grandmother, Sara Bass of Warwick; and several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Peggy Garrason O'Neal.

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