Martha Wright Baskin

Mrs. Martha Mae Wright Baskin, formerly of 1213 Biltmore Avenue, departed this life on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at Camden Place Health and Rehabilitation Center in Greensboro, NC, at the age of 72. She was born on November 3, 1937, in Cheraw, SC, a daughter of the later Walter Wright and Doretha Dunlap Wright.

"Boot," as family and friends affectionately knew her was the widow of Willie James Baskin Mrs. Baskin was a devoted and loyal member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church where she served on the Christian Stewardship Board. She loved to cook and was a caregiver to all whom she came in contact with. She was known as the "Queen" at Camden Place. In addition to her parents and spouse, one sister, Margaret Williams and a brother, Ronald "Toots" Wright preceded her in death.

Surviving to cherish precious memories are three daughters, Lynette Wright of Greensboro, NC, Tanya "Candy" Wright of Durham, NC and Doveda "Veda" Baskin of High Point, NC, One son, James "Red" Baskin of High Point, NC, two grandchildren, Kacie Ragland and Chad Baskin, one sister, Kay Flowers of High Point, NC and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.