Dorthea Lee Babb

She graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1943. Moved to Kansas City and worked at the Quartermaster Depot until 1946.

She married Bill Babb on September 1, 1946. They lived in Marshall, Missouri for three years while Bill finished school. He preceded her in death on 5-8-2003. She worked 23 years in Food Services for the NKC School District. She retired May 1987.

She leaves four children: Marilyn Stewart (Rick), Gary Babb (Mary Sue), Mark Babb, Jennifer Cox (Lane).

Six grandchildren: Melanie Stewart, Michael Stewart (Teresa), Adam Cox (Lindy), Olivia Gibson (Luc), Andrea Smith (Chris), and Carol Wright (Andy).

Great grandchildren: Clynton Stewart, Brayson Stewart, Serenity Stewart, Faith Stewart, Connor Smith, Morgan Smith, Adalyn Cox, Ellie Cox, Max Wright, Josie Wright, and Madison Gibson.

Dot had one sister, Lois Applegate, deceased August 30, 2010 and one brother, George Colton (Betty). George deceased February 2009.

She was a member of Northland Cathedral serving the Lord wherever there was a need.

Dot gave her heart to the Lord during a revival meeting on April 1, 1961 at Gashland United Methodist Church.