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- BABB, HELEN ROGERS - known affectionately as 'Mama Babb', age 88, aformer resident of Coalfield, went to be with the Lord Sunday, October2, 2005 at Portsbridge Hospice in Riverdale, Georgia. She was bornJuly 6, 1917 in Lenoir City and was the dadaughter of John and MinnieHensley Rogers, both deceased. She and her husband, the late Rev.Harold W. Babb lived in Oak Ridge between the 1940s and 1960s. Theirministry with the Church of God took them to many cities and states,before retiring to the Coalfield Community in 1988. She was a devotedmother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to her parentsand husband, Mrs. Babb is preceded in death by: her daughter, ErmaJean Babb; and son, Ralph G. (Jerry) Babb. Survivors: children, JamesBabb & wife, Jeanette of Coalfield, Richard Babb & wife, Debbie ofFayetteville, Georgia, Larry Babb & wife, Susan of Mt. Olive,Mississippi, Stan Babb & wife, Valerie of Woodstock, Georgia, PamGable & husband, Ron of Greensboro, Georgigia; grandchildren, MichaelBabb, Chris Gable, Freddie Babb, Jimmy Babb, Dixon and David Babb,Tracie Porter; Angela Flamang, Cynthia Snow, Amy Babb, Caycee Bradley,Lauren and Meredith Gable; Hensley Babb; 12 great-grandchildren;brother, Bob Rogers & wife, Shirley of Knoxville; sister, Lois Johnsonof High Point, North Carolina; sister-in-law, Lucille Rogers of OakRidge; brother-in-law, Dennis Babb and wife, Nancy of Knoxville; ahost of nieces, nephews, extended family members and friendss. Thefamily will receive friends 6:00-7:30 pm, Tuesday, October 4, 2005 atSharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs with funeral service following at8:00 pm, in the Chapel with the Rev. Mack Smith officiating. Burialand graveside service will be held 10:00 am Wednesday, October 5, 2005at the Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Sharp Funeral Home of Oliver Springsis in charge of all the arrangements. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
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