LYNDON, Kan. – Lucretia “Corky” Basinger, 92, passed away Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at her home near Lyndon, Kan. She was born Nov. 10, 1933, in Meade, Kan., the daughter of James and Violet Hinsdale.
Corky had lived near Lyndon for the last 20 years. Corky had worked in banking for most of her life as a teller and in customer service.
Corky was united in marriage to Richard Basinger, Dec. 24, 1949, in Meade.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, April 14, 2024; and her parents, James and Violet.
Corky is survived by her three children, Richard Basinger Jr., of Lyndon, James Basinger, Joplin, Mo., and Lucretia Farland, Fairfield, Calif.; 13 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Feltner Funeral Chapel, Lyndon. The family will receive friends following the service. Interment will be in the Vassar Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Johnson Cancer Research Center (based at Kansas State University), sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, KS 66451. Condolences can be left at feltnerfuneralhome.com.
