Cynthia Marie Morgan Bason

On March 24, 2018, Cynthia Marie Morgan Bason departed this earthly life at 10:20 p.m. after a lengthy battle with cancer. Cynthia was the first born child of Rev. Irvin W. and Ethel Batiste Morgan. Born in New Orleans, LA. she attended New Orleans Public Schools, graduating from McDonogh#35 Senior High School in 1963. She also attended the University of New Orleans, graduating in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics. She was a charter member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority at UNO. Upon graduation, she relocated to New York City where she was employed as a computer programmer with various corporations, including IBM, Exxon, and Solomon Brothers. In 1972, Cynthia married John Andrew Bason, III, and to that union one child was born, Jennifer Morgan Bason. John preceded her in death, on April 3, 1989. Following her husband’s death, Cynthia returned to her hometown of New Orleans. Cynthia dedicated her life to Christ at an early age at Grace United Methodist Church. Throughout her life, Cynthia has explored a variety of interest, to include studying Hebrew, practicing yoga, and a variety of Judaic and Christian subjects. She graduated from Bethesda Bible College and worked with various ministries across the city. She was a faithful member of Victory Fellowship and founded Manna Outreach Ministries. Cynthia spent months in Kenya and Uganda on missionary journeys. She was preceded in death by her sister, Dr. Sylvia Morgan. She leaves to mourn her parents, Rev. Irvin W. and Ethel Morgan, Sr., her daughter, Jennifer Bason, two grandchildren, Kaya Naomi Foster and John Andrew Bason IV., one brother, Rev. Dr. Irvin W. Morgan, Jr., one sister, Phyliss Spragin (Ore Lee) and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends Final viewing will be held at 9:00 am with a celebration of her life to follow at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 9, 2018 at Nazareth Baptist Church, 9108 Pritchard Place, New Orleans, LA 70118. Interment: Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Slidell, LA at 12:30 p.m. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook.