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Obituary of Nancy Cornelia Babb Carr Francis

NANCY CORNELIA BABB CARR FRANCIS

Virginian Pilot  10-27-2000

   COURTLAND  Nancy Babb Francis, 55, of the Sebrell area, and a lifelong resident of Southampton County, died at her home on Oct. 26. She was a certified nursing assistant at Deerfield Correction Center, and a member of Sebrell United Methodist Church.
   Survivors include her husband, Roy Roger Francis; her mother, Mildred Ricks Babb of Franklin; two daughters, Millie Bradshaw and husband Gary of Sedley and Karen R. Zeiber of Portsmouth; one sister, Janice B. Madron of Franklin; two brothers, Norman E. Babb and Tom Babb, both of Sebrell; five grandchildren, Stacey L. Bradshaw and Colby R. Bradshaw of Sedley, Summer K. Carr, Chance and Tori Carr of Portsmouth; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Vernon David Babb.
   A funeral was conducted Oct. 30 in Sebrell United Methodist Church with the Rev. Elizabeth von Trapp Walter officiating. Burial was in Barn Tavern Cemetery, Sebrell. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society for the research of Pancreatic Cancer, c/o Mrs. Ruth Petty, 116 Southampton Road, Franklin, Va., 23851, Wright Funeral Home, Franklin handled arrangements.


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––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary –––

Nancy Cornelia Babb Francis, 55, of Sebrell, Southampton County, died at her home on 26 Oct 2000. She was a certified nursing assistant and lifelong county resident.

A funeral was held on 30 Oct 2000 at Sebrell United Methodist Church with Rev. Elizabeth von Trapp Walter officiating. Burial followed in Barn Tavern Cemetery, Sebrell.

––– Transcript –––

COURTLAND — Nancy Babb Francis, 55, of the Sebrell area, and a lifelong resident of Southampton County, died at her home on 26 Oct 2000. She was a certified nursing assistant at Deerfield Correction Center, and a member of Sebrell United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Roy Roger Francis; her mother, Mildred Ricks Babb of Franklin; two daughters, Millie Bradshaw and husband Gary of Sedley and Karen R. Zeiber of Portsmouth; one sister, Janice B. Madron of Franklin; two brothers, Norman E. Babb and Tom Babb, both of Sebrell; five grandchildren, Stacey L. Bradshaw and Colby R. Bradshaw of Sedley, Summer K. Carr, Chance and Tori Carr of Portsmouth; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Vernon David Babb.

A funeral was conducted 30 Oct 2000 in Sebrell United Methodist Church with the Rev. Elizabeth von Trapp Walter officiating. Burial was in Barn Tavern Cemetery, Sebrell. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society for the research of Pancreatic Cancer, c/o Mrs. Ruth Petty, 116 Southampton Road, Franklin, Va., 23851. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin handled arrangements.

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Field | Value                                              |
| Name  | Nancy Cornelia Babb Carr Francis                   |
| Age   | 55                                                 |
| Birth | 1945 (estimated)                                   |
| Death | 26 Oct 2000; Sebrell, Southampton County, Virginia |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                        | Relationship         | Residence                                  |
| Nancy Cornelia Babb Francis | Decedent             | Sebrell, Southampton County, Virginia      |
| Roy Roger Francis           | Husband              | Sebrell area, Southampton County, Virginia |
| Mildred Ricks Babb          | Mother               | Franklin, Virginia                         |
| Vernon David Babb           | Father (predeceased) | —                                          |
| Millie Bradshaw             | Daughter             | Sedley, Virginia                           |
| Gary Bradshaw               | Son-in-law           | Sedley, Virginia                           |
| Karen R. Zeiber             | Daughter             | Portsmouth, Virginia                       |
| Janice B. Madron            | Sister               | Franklin, Virginia                         |
| Norman E. Babb              | Brother              | Sebrell, Virginia                          |
| Tom Babb                    | Brother              | Sebrell, Virginia                          |
| Stacey L. Bradshaw          | Grandchild           | Sedley, Virginia                           |
| Colby R. Bradshaw           | Grandchild           | Sedley, Virginia                           |
| Summer K. Carr              | Grandchild           | Portsmouth, Virginia                       |
| Chance Carr                 | Grandchild           | Portsmouth, Virginia                       |
| Tori Carr                   | Grandchild           | Portsmouth, Virginia                       |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value           |
| Location | Virginia        |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 27 Oct 2000     |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Certified nursing assistant at Deerfield Correction Center  
• Member of Sebrell United Methodist Church  
• Burial in Barn Tavern Cemetery, Sebrell  
• Memorials requested to American Cancer Society for pancreatic cancer research  
• Birth name was Nancy Cornelia Babb

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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