Deaconess Dorothy Bason

Dorothy T. Bason was born on October 27, 1923 to Walter and Mary Tyler in White Plains, New York. At a young age, Dorothy moved to Aiken, South Carolina with her parents, where she was raised and attended school. She later returned to White Plains, New York with her sister.

Dorothy was joined in holy matrimony to the late James H. Bason, Sr. on July 2, 1949 in Elkton, Maryland. To this union two children were born, James H. Bason, Jr. and Delores Cameron. Dorothy resided in Elmsford, New York the remainder of her years.

Dorothy was a loyal and dedicated member of Bethel Baptist Church, White Plains, NY and was a beloved member of the Deaconess Board. She was the matriarch of a family of six generations and loved by all. Dorothy was affectionately known by all as Aunt Dottie or Mama Bason. Her family was her top priority. Mama Bason made it her responsibility to regularly reach out to every member of her family and her friends. Always making herself available to relatives and friends during sickness, Dorothy provided spiritual comfort, advice or just words of reassurance. She was famously known for her cooking and baking, pouring love into each cake she baked or dish she prepared. Dorothy will be sorely missed by many.

On Tuesday, August 8, 2017, Dorothy T. Bason, 93, peacefully went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her loved ones at White Plains Hospital, White Plains, NY.

Dorothy leaves to cherish her memory her son, James H Bason, Jr. (Michelle) of Greenburgh, NY; her daughter, Delores Cameron of Hartsdale; five grandchildren: Devon Burhanan (Shaneeka), Alon Cameron, James H. Bason, III, Kyle T. Bason, Carl Fenton (Jennifer); three great-children: Von Burhanan, Alexanda Burhanan, Carl Fenton, Jr.; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Dorothy was predeceased by her beloved husband; and four sisters, Lillian, Laura, Lucy and Carrie.



The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that the Bason family entrusted the care of their loved one to us, and that they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the Bason family during their time of bereavement.



The family appreciates/kindly requests memorial contributions/donations be made in her name/honor/memory to: The James and Dorothy Bason Memorial Fund (checks payable to Bethel Baptist Church; in Memo write for The James and Dorothy Bason Memorial Fund), c/o Bethel Baptist Church, 1 Fisher Ct., White Plains, NY 100601. The mission is to establish and support food and nutrition outreach ministries at Bethel Baptist Church. You may also light a candle above in her honor/memory, as another form of condolence. Or you may also send flowers - if so, they may be delivered on either Sat. Aug. 12th by/before 6pm or Sunday August 13th by/before 3pm to Lee's Funeral Home; or Sunday by 5:30pm, latest, to Bethel Baptist Church.