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Jerrie Lynn (Leffel) Babcock, 74, of Anniston, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, at Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Anniston, Alabama. A funeral and Catholic Mass will take place at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church on Saturday, May 9th, with a visitation at 10 am, followed by the funeral Mass at 11 am. Lynn was born on August 27, 1951, on Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska, before Alaska had even become a state. Lynn also lived in Osaka, Japan as a young girl, before moving to Anniston. She graduated from Anniston High School in 1969. Lynn was active in many sports, playing volleyball, running track, was a member of the cheerleading squad, and was one of the best synchronized swimmers in town! Lynn married the love of her life, Charles (Chuck) Babcock in June 1969 and her marriage and family meant the world to her. Lynn also had a career in homeland security and was an editor for technical documents. Lynn found great joy and personal satisfaction being an active member of her church, gardening and growing roses, enjoyed watching football (Auburn Tigers!), and playing cards and games with friends and family. Lynn’s family had many pets over the years; she loved animals - the critters, she’d say. She was friendly and open-hearted, had a fantastic sense of humor, and an infectious laugh. Most of all, she was known as a kind and generous woman who always made time for others. Lynn was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles William Babcock lll, parents, mother Floy Inez Leffel and father Vern Marvin Leffel, and her brother Rex Burton Leffel. She is survived by her two children, son Charles (Chuck) Matthew Babcock and his fiancée Allison Wren, and daughter Debra Jane Babcock, as well as her loyal dog Blu Otis Babcock. Her two sisters, identical twin Terrie Ann Poe and husband Gary Lee Poe, their daughter, Lynn's niece Rachel Leigh Gravette and her husband Scott Gravette, and eldest sister Chi Chi Latta and her husband Mark Latta. Cousins Phillip Bagley, Alex Marler, David Hutto, and nieces Ellen and Candice Leffel, and all her extended family, were extremely special to her. It bears repeating that family meant everything to her. The Babcok and Poe families would like to formally recognize and thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at RMC for their professional care and kindness to Lynn and the family. Also, to recognize Lynn’s final wish for donations in her memory to be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, The Community Foundation, or Tunnel to Towers instead of flowers. Lynn said her life was surrounded gardens of flowers and she wanted these worthy charities to receive all the benefit through her memory. Friends and family are invited to gather at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on May 9, 2026 at 10 AM for a visitation followed by the funeral mass beginning at 11 am. After the funeral service, there will be a procession and burial at Dogwood Cemetery in Oxford; all are welcome.

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Mrs. Jerrie Lynn (Leffel) Babcock

August 27, 1951 - May 5, 2026