RaLynn F. Babbs Obituary (2004 - 2023)

RaLynn F. Babbs, 18, of Lincoln, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023. RaLynn was born on April 6, 2004, in Lincoln, IL, the daughter of Rachelle Babbs and Robert Bottoms. RaLynn is survived by her aunt & uncle who adopted her, RaJean (Mark) Hoffman; her siblings, Keaton Polen, Claidyn (Adrianna Mahler) Bottoms and their daughter, Laiklynne Bottoms, JozaLynn Babbs, Eric Hoffman, Alyssa Hoffman and Korynn Hoffman; her aunts & uncles, Robert Babbs Jr.; Darrin (Tabatha) Babbs, Sarah Adams, Lacey Green; DJ Polen, and Amanda (Patrick) Walters; her maternal grandparents, Becky (Andy) Adams; Robert Sr. (Deborah) Babbs; paternal grandparents, Danny & Becky Polen; her adoptive grandfather, Kevon Green; her adoptive great-grandfather, JD Green; her maternal great-grandmother, Martha Evans; and her numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rachelle; father, Matthew Polen; grandfather, Robert Babbs Sr.; and her great-grandfathers, Steven Evans, and James Babb. RaLynn enjoyed drawing and listening to all kinds of music, especially Bob Marley. She was an animal lover, enjoyed horseback riding, and loved exploring the creek. Above all else, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Services for RaLynn will be held at 10:00am on Friday February 24, 2023, at Lincoln Christian Church with Ron Otto and Larry Crawford officiating. Visitation will take place from 4:00-7:00pm Thursday February 23, 2023, at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln. Burial will follow the services at New Union Cemetery in Lincoln. Memorial donations may be made in RaLynn's name to the Humane Society of Logan County.