## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Hannah Catherine Babb, 86, of Ivor, widow of Dr. John H. Babb, died on 23 Oct 1950 in a Richmond hospital after a long illness. Born on 3 Nov 1863 to Orris and Jane Owens Brantley, she was survived by five children, nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services for Hannah Catherine Babb were held on 25 Oct 1950 at Corinth Friends Meetinghouse. Interment followed in the family cemetery near Ivor. ## Transcript Hannah Catherine Babb 3 Nov 1863 - 23 Oct 1950 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MRS. HANNAH CATHERINE BABB Mrs. Hannah Catherine Babb, 86, of Ivor, widow of Dr. John H. Babb, died in a Richmond hospital early Monday morning, October 23, after a long illness. The deceased was the daughter of the late Orris and Jane Owens Brantley of this county. She was educated at the Westtown, Pa., Friends School, and was a member of the Corinth Friends Meeting. Surviving her are three daughters, Mrs. George T. Partridge, Sr., of Richmond, Mrs. Ray Hines of Suffolk, and Mrs. Edgar Wood of Petersburg; two sons, Livingston H. Babb and Dr. E. Macaulay Babb of Ivor; and nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Corinth Friends Meetinghouse by Rev. D. Edgar Wood of Petersburg, assisted by Rev. Duane Vore of Suffolk. "Sunrise Tomorrow" was sung as a solo by Thomas R. Traylor of Ettrick, and other selections were sung by the choir. The casket was covered by a pall of red roses, baby's breath and Easter lilies. There were many beautiful floral designs attesting to the esteem in which Mrs. Babb was held. Interment was in the family cemetery near Ivor, the active pallbearers being Edgar Stephenson, E. W. Raiford, Edward Neave, Herbert Babb, Olin Hines, Paul Brantley, L. T. Saunders, Frank Babb and John Bradshaw. Honorary pallbearers were friends of the family. ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name: | Hannah Catherine Babb | |----------|------------------------------------| | Age: | 86 | | Birth: | 3 Nov 1863; | | Death: | 23 Oct 1950; Richmond hospital, VA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |--------------------------------|------------------------|--------------------| | Hannah Catherine Babb | Decedent | Ivor | | Dr. John H. Babb | Spouse (predeceased) | | Orris Brantley | Father (predeceased) | | Jane Owens Brantley | Mother (predeceased) | | Mrs. George T. Partridge, Sr. | Daughter | Richmond | | Mrs. Ray Hines | Daughter | Suffolk | | Mrs. Edgar Wood | Daughter | Petersburg | | Livingston H. Babb | Son | Ivor | | Dr. E. Macaulay Babb | Son | Ivor | ## Publication Details | Newspaper | Volume | Number | Date | Page | |------------------|--------------|----------|------------------|------| | Tidewater News | Volume 46 | 1 | 27 October 1950 | 1 | ## Other Relevant Information - Hannah Catherine Babb was educated at the Westtown, Pa., Friends School. - She was a member of the Corinth Friends Meeting. - The funeral service was conducted by Rev. D. Edgar Wood of Petersburg, assisted by Rev. Duane Vore of Suffolk. - "Sunrise Tomorrow" was sung as a solo by Thomas R. Traylor of Ettrick. - The casket was covered by a pall of red roses, baby's breath and Easter lilies. - Interment was in the family cemetery near Ivor. - Active pallbearers: Edgar Stephenson, E. W. Raiford, Edward Neave, Herbert Babb, Olin Hines, Paul Brantley, L. T. Saunders, Frank Babb, John Bradshaw. - Honorary pallbearers were friends of the family. ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Mrs. Hannah Catherine Babb, 86, of Ivor, died on 23 Oct 1950 in Richmond. She was the widow of Dr. John H. Babb and daughter of Orris and Jane Owens Brantley. She was survived by five children, nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services were held on 25 Oct 1950 at 2:30 PM at the Corinth Friends Meetinghouse. Rev. D. Edgar Wood and Rev. Duane Vore officiated. Thomas R. Traylor sang "Sunrise Tomorrow" as a solo. Interment was in the family cemetery near Ivor. ## Transcript MRS. HANNAH CATHERINE BABB 3 NOV 1863 - 23 OCT 1950 MRS. HANNAH CATHERINE BABB Mrs. Hannah Catherine Babb, 86, of Ivor, widow of Dr. John H. Babb, died in a Richmond hospital early Monday morning, 23 October, after a long illness. The deceased was the daughter of the late Orris and Jane Owens Brantley of this county. She was educated at the Westtown, Pa., Friends School, and was a member of the Corinth Friends Meeting. Surviving her are three daughters, Mrs. George T. Partridge, Sr., of Richmond, Mrs. Ray Hines of Suffolk, and Mrs. Edgar Wood of Petersburg; two sons, Livingston H. Babb and Dr. E. Macaulay Babb of Ivor; and nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon [25 October 1950] at 2:30 o'clock at the Corinth Friends Meetinghouse by Rev. D. Edgar Wood of Petersburg, assisted by Rev. Duane Vore of Suffolk. "Sunrise Tomorrow" was sung as a solo by Thomas R. Traylor of Ettrick, and other selections were sung by the choir. The casket was covered by a pall of red roses, baby's breath and Easter lilies. There were many beautiful floral designs attesting the esteem in which Mrs. Babb was held. Interment was in the family cemetery near Ivor, the active pallbearers being Edgar Stephenson, E.W. Raiford, Edward Neave, Herbert Babb, Olin Hines, Paul Brantley, L.T. Saunders, Frank Babb and John Bradshaw. Honorary pallbearers were friends of the family. Tidewater News Volume 46, Number 1 27 October 1950 Page 1 [Birth: 3 NOV 1863] [Death: 23 OCT 1950] ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Mrs. Hannah Catherine Babb | |---------|----------------------------| | Age | 86 years | | Birth | 3 NOV 1863; Unknown | | Death | 23 OCT 1950; Richmond | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------------|--------------------------|------------| | Hannah Catherine Babb | Decedent | Ivor | | Dr. John H. Babb | Husband (deceased) | Unknown | | Orris Brantley | Father (deceased) | Unknown | | Jane Owens Brantley | Mother (deceased) | Unknown | | Mrs. George T. Partridge Sr. | Daughter | Richmond | | Mrs. Ray Hines | Daughter | Suffolk | | Mrs. Edgar Wood | Daughter | Petersburg | | Livingston H. Babb | Son | Ivor | | Dr. E. Macaulay Babb | Son | Ivor | | Nine grandchildren | Grandchildren | Unknown | | Three great-grandchildren | Great-grandchildren | Unknown | ## Publication Details | Publication Name | Volume | Number | Date | Page | |--------------------|----------|----------|------------------|------| | Tidewater News | 46 | 1 | 27 October 1950 | 1 | ## Other Relevant Information Education: Westtown, Pa., Friends School Religious Affiliation: Member of Corinth Friends Meeting Funeral Date: 25 October 1950 Burial Location: Family cemetery near Ivor