Hazel Babb

Hazel "Lucy" Pike Babb, 85, of 131 Marlin Drive, Spartanburg, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2013, at White Oak Estates-Spartanburg. Born October 3, 1927, in Inman, SC, she was a daughter of the late William L. and Eunice Griffin Pike. She was the wife of Glyn C. Babb, a much-devoted and loving husband and caregiver. Mrs. Babb attended Gramling High School and years later proudly earned her GED at Spartanburg Technical College. She previously worked at Lyman Printing & Finishing in the Cost Department and later at Tietex Corp. Before becoming incapacitated and homebound, she was an active member of Morningside Baptist Church and especially enjoyed singing in the choir. She was a beautiful woman who was loved by her family and friends for her many gifts of love to them. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Some of her interests included playing golf, traveling, and cooking for family and friends. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, a daughter, Dianne Ridings-Norton and her husband A. J., two sons, Gary Claude Ridings and his wife Susan, Tex Warren Ridings and his wife Sandra, all of Moore; three sisters, Jo P. Tiner of Spartanburg, Jeanette P. Smith of Inman, and Elaine P. Lindsey of Wellford; five grandchildren, Geoffrey T. Gillespie of Spartanburg, Jason L. Gillespie of Anderson, J. Barrett Gillespie of Inman, Angela R. Bolds and her husband Heath of Greer, Tyrone W. Ridings of Spartanburg; and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Ruth P. Williamson; and a brother, William Hugh Pike, both of Richmond, VA. Visitation will be 2:00-3:30 PM Sunday, February 3, 2013, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 4:00 PM, at the Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Kirk H. Neely. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Geoffrey T. Gillespie, Jason L. Gillespie, J. Barrett Gillespie, W. Conor Gillespie, A. Jacob Gillespie, and Terry D. Ridings. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Morningside Baptist Church Building Fund, 897 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302; or a charity of one's choice. The family extends heartfelt love and appreciation to all of the personnel at White Oak Estates, Hospice Care of SC, and family members who cared for Hazel during her years of confinement, but especially to her church family for the many visits, flowers, and cards. She was never forgotten because she was unable to attend for so many years and she never forgot what she referred to as, "my church, Morningside". The family is at the home. Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Hazel "Lucy" Pike Babb please visit our Sympathy Store.