Duple Bassham

Diana Collins
June 2, 2020
Louis “Bubby” Boudreaux
June 2, 2020
Diana Collins
June 2, 2020
Louis “Bubby” Boudreaux
June 2, 2020

January 13, 1930 – June 1, 2020


Duple Louise Grant Bassham, age 90, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020. She was a native of Alva, Kentucky and a resident of Houma, Louisiana.

Duple is survived by her children, David and Michelle Bassham, and Don Webb; grandchildren, Michael Bassham, Katie and Josh Derouen, Michelle and David Chernicoff, Olivia Deaton, Allison Webb; six great-grandchildren, and very dear long-time friends, Evelyn and Barbara.

Duple is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carl Bassham, her dear daughter, Linda Webb, her parents, King and Goldie Grant, and her brother, Danny Grant.


She was devoted to her family and friends and was the most kind and generous person you could ever meet.

She worked for Archer Daniels Midland until her retirement at age 65. She and Carl traveled and cruised all over for many years. She spent the last eight years of her life living well at the Suites at Sugar Mill Point Assisted Living in Houma. She genuinely enjoyed her years at the Suites. She was always a happy person and she appreciated and loved everyone at the Suites. Her family is very appreciative of the love and care she received from everyone at the Suites and Haydel Hospice.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations to Congregation Gates of Prayer, 4000 W. Esplanade Avenue, Metairie, Louisiana 70002.


Duple was laid to rest beside her beloved husband at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Gray, Louisiana. A private service officiated by Rabbi Robert Loewy of Metairie.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Family of Duple Bassham.