Lillian Steele Babb

Lillian Steele Babb, age 76, of Corbin, faithful wife, loving mother, and much-loved grandmother journeyed forth to meet the Angels and her Creator on, Friday, July 19, 2024, at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
She was born, the last of six sisters, in Corbin, Kentucky to the late Harold Ondis Steele and Floy Hila Reynolds Steele. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Joyce West, Phyllis Burnette, Janice Messer, and Brenda Klunder.
A Baptist by faith and lifelong resident of Corbin, Lillian graduated from Lynn Camp High School. She received her undergraduate and master’s degrees from Eastern Kentucky University and taught school at Lynn Camp High School for many years. After retirement, she became a real estate broker for First Nations Realty.
Lillian is survived by her husband, John Babb III; sons, John E. Babb IV (Christie H.), and Michael S. Babb (partner, Lisa); grandchildren, Michael W. Babb and Allison Charlese Babb all of Corbin; sister, Wanda Mays (William R.) of London; and by several very special nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 11 am until 1 pm on Wednesday, July 24, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home.
Her funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday with Rev. Josh Pollitt and Dr. Richard Mays officiating.
Burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery in Corbin, Kentucky. Pallbearers will be John E. Babb III, John E. Babb IV, Michael S. Babb, Michael W. Babb, Cody D. Walters, and Adam Whitman
Messages may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com.