Reita Babcock

Reita Babcock, age 83 of Hardinsburg, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 in her home.

Mrs. Babcock was born on May 16, 1942 in Washington County, the daughter of John and Leona Sanders Rippy. She was a member of the Salem Church of Christ and a Pekin High School Class of 1960 Graduate and retired from Childcraft.

Mrs. Babcock is survived by her husband, James Babcock, who she married November 26, 1960. She is also survived by her sons, Richard (Cindy) Babcock of Hardinsburg and Terry Babcock of Hardinsburg, her sister in law, Mary Helen Rippy of Bedford, nieces Robin Elliott of Bedford, Lu Ann Nicholson of Bedford and also by her grandchildren, Kristoffer and Zachary, eleven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Mrs. Babcock is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Robert and Ronald Rippy and her sister in law, Judy Rippy. 

Cremation was chosen and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.