Mary Basso, Loving Mother, Beloved Grandmother, Air Force Officer, and longtime member of Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Mary was a voracious reader, a seasoned world traveler, and a generous and loyal friend. Her love, support, kindness, and sense of humor left a permanent imprint on her children and grandchildren, and their families and friends. She will be deeply missed by many. She is survived by her son Scott Basso and wife Cathy; daughter Julie Basso Floyd; son Matt Basso and wife Angela Smith; and, son John Basso and wife Meredith Kleykamp.  She was the proud grandmother of granddaughters Alexandra and husband Steve Moore, Miranda and husband Riley Sisson, Claire Basso, and Jillian Floyd; and, grandsons Owen Basso, Eamon Basso, and Jack Basso.  She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Basso; sister Josephine; brothers George, John, and Mike; granddaughter Stefani Basso; and, great granddaughter Verity Sisson.  The family would like to thank Trisha, Lori, Eunice, and Patsy of Entrust Hospice; LeTreece, Nell, Kathy, and Scarlett of Mimi's Caring Angels; and her neighbors, community, and remarkable friends for loving and caring for Mary.  In lieu of flowers , our family requests that you choose to give to St. Jude's Children's Hospital; to the funding of pews for St. Julius Kithare Prayer House of Meru County, Kenya (c/o Cathy Basso); or to the charity of your choosing.  Visitation will be from 6-8PM Sunday 1-26-2020, with services at Foundry United Methodist Church 11AM Monday 1-27-2020.  A Private interment will be held at Houston National Cemetery.