Regina Darlene Bass, 51, of Sheffield, passed away on October 12, 2026. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 17, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home, with the funeral service beginning at 3:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Hyde Cemetery, Littleville, Alabama.
It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a mother to four daughters and a proud grandmother to seven grandchildren, who were the center of her world. Her children and grandchildren were her greatest treasure, and she spent so much of her time, love, and hard-earned money making sure they were taken care of, happy, and knew just how much they meant to her. If there was one thing that could be said about her, it was that she has a heart bigger than this world could hold. She was the kind of woman who would give the shirt off her back to someone in need, even if it meant going without something herself. She didn’t have to have much to give much, because her greatest gift was the love she carried in her heart. She showed her love through giving, helping, and being there for the people who mattered to her. Her love for the family was a love that could never be measured in dollars, gifts, or words. It was found in the time she spent with them, the sacrifices she made for them, and the countless ways she put their needs before her own. Her grandchildren brought her a special kind of joy, and they will forever carry the love and memories she poured into their lives. Though her time here has come to an end, the love she gave will never leave. She leaves behind four daughters, seven grandchildren, and a family who will forever cherish her memory. The lessons she taught, the kindness she showed, and the love she gave so freely will live on through every life she touched. She may no longer be here for us to hug, call, or hear her voice, but she will always have a place in the hearts of the people she leaves behind. Loved beyond words, missed beyond measure, and remembered forever.
She is preceded in death by her parent’s, Benny and Brenda Bass, Kenneth Hollifield Jr. Nephew, Robert Speegle Children’s father, Special Aunt Louise Henton, and her grandparents, multiple aunts and uncles.
Regina is survived by children, Brenda (Bren) Speegle (Chaz) Whitney Speegle Rikard (Barry), Sallie Bass Orr (Lo), Traci Terrell (Carleton), She is also survived by her siblings, Benny Ray Bass ( Ray Ray) Jessica Bass (Morris). Regina’s legacy continues through her beloved grandchildren, Colton Borden, Gracelynn Dampier, Michael Dampier, Taniyah Stanley, Nevaeh Orr, Imani McCroskey, Eva Orr , a special friend Jamie Wright. Several nieces and nephews.
