Naomi Basinger was 102
Naomi Basinger, 102, passed away August 1, 2021 at Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. Naomi was born April 16, 1919 in Lafayette to the late Harry and Chloe (Williams) Shrider. On July 13, 1940 she married Orville Basinger who preceded her in death on January 25, 1998.
Naomi graduated from Bluffton High School. She retired from Triplett Corporation, Bluffton. Naomi was an active member of the English Lutheran Church in Bluffton and the Bluffton Senior Citizens. She enjoyed canning, cooking, animals, playing cards and most of all spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include a son, Lynn (Betty) Basinger of Bluffton; a son-in-law, Mark Kinsinger of Pandora; five grandchildren, Dan Basinger, Sara (Tim) Sargent, Matt (Andrea) Kinsinger, Mike (Teresa) Kinsinger, Jason (Tammy) Kinsinger; thirteen great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Naomi was preceded in death by a daughter, Jane Kinsinger; a brother, Harry E. Shrider, Jr.; and two sisters, Donna Long and Diamond Klingler.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 5, 2021 at English Lutheran Church, Bluffton. Pastor Rick Hart officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the English Lutheran Church or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton is honored to be providing services to Naomi's family.
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