Shelbyville
Joan Bassett
2024
B. Joan Bassett, 91, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Ashford Place. Born March 17, 1932 in Shelby County, she was the daughter of Wilbur Gaines and Julia (Reed) Gaines. Survivors include a daughter Denise Rogian of New Palestine, and 2 sons. Also surviving are several grandchildren including Joanna Pike; and several great grandchildren including Alexa, Keidan, & Levi Pike. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Garnet Dale Gaines, sister Shirley Snowden, and son-in-law Greg Rogian. Mrs. Bassett was a lifelong resident of this area, and graduated from Morristown High School. She had worked as a unit secretary for Community Hospital, retiring...