Virginia Helen Burcham age 82 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday, February 3, 2012 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Burcham was born on March 31, 1929 in Galax, Virginia to Arthur and Clara Belle Tate Melton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Clinton W. Burcham.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Ricky C. and Linda Burcham of Galax, Virginia; granddaughter and husband Holly N. and Chance Cockerham; great-grandson Hunter Cockerham; brothers and sisters-in-law Clinton and Eunice Melton of Cana, Va.; Howard and Evelyn Melton of Mt. Airy, North Carolina; special niece and husband Glenda and Donald Melton.
The funeral service will be Monday, February 6, 2012 at 2:00 PM in the Independence Church of God of Prophecy with Rev. William Ronald Brewer and Rev. Eddie Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in the Meadow Creek Cemetery. The body will lie-in-state one hour prior the funeral service at the church. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.