Mallie (Bass) Barefoot Tew born December 21, 1923, in Sampson County passed away Tuesday May 7, 2024, at Mary Gran Nursing Home at the age of 100.  She was the fourth of seven children born to the late William Martin and Lossie Mae Beal Bass.   She was predeceased by her first husband, the father of her children, Thurmon D. Barefoot, her second husband Junior C. Tew, a grandson Anthony Q. Tyndall, sisters Mattie B. Pearsall, Cindy B. Madison, Lura B. Cannon, Annie B. Wheeler and brothers, William Martin Bass, Jr. and Henry R. Bass.  

She is survived by her son William Nathan (Sue Cannady) Barefoot, daughters Edith B. (Willie) Tyndall and Rita Gray Barefoot all of Clinton.  Four grandchildren Jennifer (Jenny) B. Hunter of Wilmington, Randall (Randy) N. (Lee Ann Spell) Barefoot of Clinton, Angela (Angie) B. (Jeff) Spearman of Wilmington, and Skylar Tyndall of Clinton.  Six great grandchildren Jessica (Jessie) H. (Jose) Chavez of Wilmington, William (Will) A. (Grace Thompson) Hunter of Clinton, Sabrina S. (Zack) Fouty and Brittany S. (Daniel) Bullock all of Wilmington., Reagan Brooke Barefoot and Zana Paige Barefoot both of Raleigh and eight Great Great grandchildren.

Mrs. Tew was Granny to all who knew her.  A homemaker who loved the Lord, her church and family.  A great cook who somehow always had just enough to feed the masses that appeared at her door most Sundays along with her preacher and his wife. who always had a place at her table.  The homemade biscuits and Chicken pastry were family favorites.  She was a loving caring Christian lady who loved and babysat small children and sat with many elderly sick back in the day.  Her loving caring nature will be missed by her family and everyone who knew and loved her.  The family would like to thank Liberty Hospice and the staff at Mary Gran Nursing home for their loving care and attention shown Mrs. Tew for nearly 8 years. 

Visitation –The family will receive visitors Thursday, May 09, 2024 at the Crumpler Honeycutt Funeral Home from 6-8:00 p.m. 

Funeral -- Services will be held at Crumpler Honeycutt Funeral Home Chapel. Friday May 10, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Donald Massey officiating. 

Burial-- will follow in Grandview Memorial Park, 2809 North US-421, Clinton with the Rev. Robert Cribbs with closing remarks. 

In keeping with her love for children, the family request memorials be made in her memory to the Falcon Children’s Home, P. O. Box 39, Falcon, NC 28342 or to the Bonnetsville Church of God of Prophecy, 3497 Old NC 24 Hwy, Clinton, NC 28328 where she attended when able.