Barbara Poff

Barbara Jean Basham, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away July 1, 2025. Born January 9, 1940, in Shawsville, she was the only child of the late Clifford Gilmore Basham and Agnes Kirby Basham.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, John Thomas Basham and Alma Hodges Basham; and her maternal grandparents, Joseph Hampton Kirby and Maude Richardson Kirby.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband and high school sweetheart, Allan. Although they felt so blessed to have shared 67 happy years together, neither of them could ever imagine spending one day without the other. Also surviving is her beloved son, Odell; daughter-in-law Julie; and grandson, Joseph. They will be a comfort to Allan as he adjusts to life without his soulmate.

Although Barbara retired after a career of more than three decades as an administrative assistant at Virginia Tech, she considered her proudest accomplishment her home and family. She loved setting pretty tables and preparing special meals to celebrate holidays with her family. She always looked forward to displaying special decorations in her home to commemorate each season or holiday throughout the year. She especially enjoyed decorating for Christmas where more was always better. Allan always looked forward to hearing her reminisce about each and every Christmas decoration and together they would recall its origin and special meaning. Allan and Barbara always found so much joy in just being together.

Private Graveside Services will be held at a later date in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.