Mary was preceded in death by   her husband, Keith Adams; daddy, Horace Babb; mama, Ruby Owens Babb; brother, Dennis "Deno" Babb; and nephew, Austin Wells.

As Mary moved on from this life, she left behind a legacy of love, strength, and compassion; a daughter, Keila Adams; granddaughter, Mary Catherine Hughes (Charlie R.); and son-in-law Charlie Larkin Hughes. She is also remembered by two sisters by birth, Lula Ashley (Danny) and Shirley Doan (Jerry); one sister by choice, Carol Abercrombie Bryant (Keith); two brothers, Donnie Babb (Connie) and Stanley "Dunk" Babb; and many nieces and nephews who lovingly called her “Nana.”

Mary will be laid to rest beside her beloved Keith at Greenwood Memorial Gardens during a graveside service on Thursday, June 26th at 1:00 pm. There will be no public visitation or receiving, but family and close friends gathered in the home on Sunday to celebrate Mary's eternal homecoming.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you honor Mary's memory in the way she lived: with generosity, kindness, and quiet acts of service. Befriend a stranger in need of a listening ear. Roll an older lady's hair just because you're able when she's not. Call up the young parents in your family and offer to babysit when they are overwhelmed. And if you really want to live as Mary did, step up at the end of someone else's journey and be what they need until they too move on from this world. Big or small, be the life and light she so often was when she was able, and sometimes even when she wasn't. 

We all have memories of her struggles, but what we will remember most is who she was when faced with the struggles of others. An advocate–fierce, kind, and loyal. And we can only hope we were half that for her.

Her time on earth was not filled with fancy titles and accolades. No trophies lined the shelves. No diplomas lined the walls. But heavy is the crown that shines above her head today. Heavy is the crown.