She was killed just over a week ago on I-40 after pulling over into the left lane near Page Road. Basden was a 24-year-old kindergarten teacher who just started her career, living out her dream in education for 9 weeks.
"She was an angel and she was so loved. A beautiful smile and a beautiful person inside and out. That's why it didn't take long at all for people to embrace her," said Joanne Woodard, executive director.
Basden was originally from Bermuda and the eldest of four. She had just recently graduated from Shaw University with her masters. She was an athlete and part of the Bears track team.
Basden was a dedicated member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Basden even used her love for sports to help the middle school girl's volleyball team.
"We went outside to play and she would be running after her students," said Angelia Taylor.
"She would bring her students in and she'd make sure that they were in a single file line. And she was just very detail oriented," said Jeremy Herring.
On October 19, Brijette pulled over on the left side of the interstate on I-40 near Page road to switch driving duties with her sister Asrael. While they were both standing outside the cars a person driving hit the sisters. Asrael is still recovering from her injuries.
"I cried, it's okay to cry. Cry if you want to. It's okay, I said. But we are going to remember her for the good memories," said Taylor.
Basden stood in her purpose, leaving the lesson to live each day as if tomorrow isn't promised.
Her North Carolina family, sending love back home to Bermuda.
"Thank you for this beautiful soul that you shaped and that you molded. That's exactly what they did. And thank you for her and thank you for sharing her with us," said Woodard.