Annie L. Basham

Annie L. Basham, 90, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2009, at Richfield Recovery and Care Center, Salem, Va. Annie retired from the Roanoke City Schools Food Service after serving as manager of several cafeterias the last one being Ruffner Junior High. She was predeceased by her husband, Cecil Kent (C.K.); sons, Gerald Kent Basham and Garry Ray Basham; parents, Ethel Brickey and Jesse James Saunders; brother, Jessee J. Saunders Jr.; and sister, Jaunita S. Miller. Annie is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Larry Grey and Melanie T. Basham; seven grandchildren, Kelly Leigh (Jeff) Brown, of Nazareth, Pa., G. Kenny (Lynn) Basham, of St. Johns, Fla., Lynnanne (Billy) Catron and "Chip" (Cyndee) Basham, both of Roanoke County, D. Neil Basham, of Salem, Va., Kim (Chris) Neighbor, of Herndon, Va., and Debbie Patton, of Roanoke, County; and 12 great-grandchildren. Annie is also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of the second floor of Richfield Care Center for the care and concern for their mother and granny. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. Ron Ragland officiating. The family will be receiving friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.