She was born to Joe and Maudie Raynor on December 12, 1932 in Birmingham. Babs was a Southside native and grew up just below Vulcan. She was a Rock Creek resident and member of the Bowling Hall of Fame. Her husband, Onion, owned H&D Sales, The Harley Shop on the Southside. In her youth, when she wasn't bowling, she was an avid swimmer and Harley rider. She also, along with her husband, enjoyed spending time at her fishing home in Apalachicola, Florida. Babs bowling career spanned almost 60 years with over 25 national tournaments, with the highlight being the FIQ National Tournament. She finished seventh in the nation.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving sons, F. Lee “Onion” George and Rex Roland Hopper, along with a multitude of grandkids, great-grandkids, great-great grandkids, nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Babs’ life will be at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel on Wednesday July 11, 2018 at 2 pm with a visitation Tuesday night, July 10th from 6-8 pm. Burial will follow the service at Jefferson Memorial.