Lana Jill Basham, 56, of Portsmouth, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, KY, with her family by her side. She was born November 12, 1968 in Portsmouth to the late, Paul and Betty (Martin) White.
Lana was a graduate of Portsmouth East High School, class of 1987, she worked for Mitchellace until their closure, and then worked in the cafeteria at SOMC until her retirement. Lana was an avid Ohio State football fan and absolutely adored her sons and grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Lisa Bennett, a sister-in-law, Geralyn White, and her step-mother, Ruth White.
Lana is survived by her two sons, Hayden White (Shelby) of Ashland, KY and Nick Basham (Katie) of Franklin Furnace, a sister, Karen Bennett (Dave) of West Portsmouth, three brothers, Kelly White of Rosemount, Randy White (Sharon) of Huntsville, AL., and Jeff White of New Boston, several nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews, and many dear friends. Lana also leaves behind her grandchildren that she loved so much, Isaac, Max, Easton, Memphis, and Hallie.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Melcher Hammer Funeral Home in Portsmouth, with Pastor Acy Gibson officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in Lawrence County. A visitation for friends and family will be on Thursday, from 11:00 AM until the start of service at 1:00 PM.