Ava enjoyed quilting, sewing, cooking, and spending time with her beloved family.
She is preceded in death by her son, Gary Babbert, parents, Hubert and Hazel Rhodes, and sister Tammy Jordan.
Ava is survived by her sons; Larry Babbert (Susan) of Jacksonville, David Babbert (Regina) of Jacksonville, brothers Bill Rhodes (Sue) of Mississippi, David Rhodes of Maysville, J. A. Howard of Virginia, sisters; Easter Gilcrest of Jacksonville, Janice Roler of Florida, and Patricia, grandchildren; Patrick Babbert, Mistie Babbert, Christie Babbert, Dana (Jeremy) Shaw, Sara Babbert, Hollie Babbert, great grandchildren; Bailee Shaw, Ellie Shaw, Aubree Shaw, Lauren Sholar, Jase English, Slay Cavenaugh.
A memorial service will be held at 5:00pm Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
A private burial will take place at a later date.