Anna Rhea Basham, 84, of McMinnville, died Monday, April 17, 2023 at NHC following a short illness. She was born November 22, 1938, in McMinnville, to Leonard and Alma McGee Betchel of the Union community who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Central High School and was a retired bookkeeper with McMinnville Concrete.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Basham, brother, Tommy Betchel, and sister, Ada Mai Church.
She is survived by daughter Pam (Tom) McColloch of McMinnville, son Mickey (Cheryl) Basham of Mt. Juliet; three grandsons Matt (Chancery) McColloch, Micah (Fran) McColloch, and Merek (Alexis) McColloch; five great-grandchildren Perry Grae, Collie, Rhodes, Wake and Caney McColloch. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive.
Graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in McMinnville. Her great-nephew, Jonathan Anderson, will officiate. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. No service or visitation will be held at McMinnville Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shellsford, Union or Gardens of Memory cemetery funds.
Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com
