Basham, Birdie GILMER - Graveside services for Birdie Basham, 109, of Gilmer, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, November 19, 2007, at Sunset Memorial Park, with Larry W. Osborne officiating. Arrangements are by Croley Funeral Home of Gilmer. Mrs. Basham died November 9, 2007, in Gilmer. Born December 28, 1897, in St. Jo, she was a retired seamstress from Streets Department Store. Survivors include her son, David Basham. Published in the Longview News-Journal on 11/18/2007.