Babs: She Has a Fish Purse!

[SunnyBeBe]

I knew they kept saying Babs had strokes, but I had no idea that it was a syndrome as described in Whit’s message.  No doubt this will be a huge adjustment.  I wonder if there’ll have another season.  

[Gramto6]

10 minutes ago, SunnyBeBe said:

I knew they kept saying Babs had strokes, but I had no idea that it was a syndrome as described in Whit’s message.  No doubt this will be a huge adjustment.  I wonder if there’ll have another season.  

Please no, let Babs rest in peace and not be dragged through another show after her death. Please give the her the peace she deserves.

Edited December 9, 2022 by Gramto6

[Colleenna]

9 minutes ago, Gramto6 said:

Please no, let Babs rest in peace and not be dragged through another show after her death. Please give the her the peace she deserves.

Yes please. But no doubt,  TLC will probably do a 2 hour special episode about Whitney's reaction, funeral preparations,  and funeral.  

[SunnyBeBe]

Babs loved being on the show, so an episode in her honor would make sense.  

[Colleenna]

17 minutes ago, SunnyBeBe said:

Babs loved being on the show, so an episode in her honor would make sense.  

I agree. A tribute  episode to Babs AS AN END TO THIS CRAP would be nice, but a 2 hour special like I described would not.

[Gramto6]

A  one hour tribute would be appropriate any more than  that really be Twitt quivering and sobbing and wringing her hands . Save us from that please!.

[VioletNevermind]

I’m so sad to see this.  Babs was easily the highlight of her family.  I won’t even pretend to be able to imagine what it’s like to lose a parent, thank God, but I’m comforted by the fact that she is no longer in pain or struggling to function.  Here’s hoping that TLC and Whitney honor her legacy by (inevitably) airing a special, then ending the show.

Rest in peace, sweet lady. 💜

Edited December 9, 2022 by VioletNevermind

[Irate Panda]

Sorry for their loss.  Hopefully she did not suffer.  I think a 1 hr clip show of Babs moments with small commentary about Babs from all the show participants would be a fitting end to the show.  I hope they don’t show her death or planning of the funeral and hope they scrap the show after the clip show and don’t try to prolong it with the alleged love child.

[Yeah No]

Losing Babs really sucks.  She was the highlight of the show.  Both her and Glenn reminded me of my parents in certain ways.  At my age both my parents are gone now but I lost my mother only days before her 77th birthday from a massive stroke back in 2001.  So this hits close to home.  I am 64 and it's only now I'm realizing how young my mother was to pass and how young I was to lose her (I was 42).  As an only child I was very close to my mom.  I can only imagine how Whitney and Glenn feel because it really, really sucks when you have a parent or spouse that's that beloved to you.  As much as I detest Whitney I still feel for her, and especially her father.  I can only hope that this experience helps to make Whitney less self centered and more empathic, but I know that's probably too much to ask.

[SunnyBeBe]

My mom lost her mother when she was only 24 years old and it was sudden.  While it’s still painful, it sounds like the family had warning and they were able to be by Babs’ side in the end.  

[TurtlePower]

How heartbreaking. I felt so sad when I read this. Babs was a kind and a real hoot. 

[gaPeach]

Just saw this.  RIP Babs.  You were the bright spot in this mess of a series.

I am glad to hear Whitney gave her mother the accolades she deserved.

[MaddyMaeboxerbabe]

I watch a lot of trash tv but could not watch last season.  I had a stroke in feb 2019 at 58 years old.  The same kind as babs.   I was told I would most likely have another within 3 years and more likely 2 years.   Well almost 4 years later and I haven’t yet.   🤞🏻
 

RIP babs.   

[Adeejay]

"A lady doesn't entertain gentleman callers in the kitchen."  She was the epitome of an elegant, Southern lady.  Loved her.  RIP Babs.  You will be missed.  

[msuvig]

Babs was a lovely, funny southern lady. She will be missed.

[goofygirl]

So sorry to hear about Babs.  She was the best thing about this show!  Rest in peace, Babs.

[Meow Mix]

As much as I get annoyed with Whitney, I do feel bad for her and Glenn and Hunter.  Losing a loved one is never easy and the holidays make it hurt more.  I am glad they were able to be with her at the end to say goodbye and I hope they can grieve in their own way privately.  I do think everyone connected to the show genuinely loved Babs.

[Irate Panda]

Babs’ obituary 

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/newsobserver/name/barbara-thore-obituary?id=38359817

[Colleenna]

3 hours ago, Irate Panda said:

Babs’ obituary 

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/newsobserver/name/barbara-thore-obituary?id=38359817

Who the h*** is cutting onions in my living room? 

[Elizzikra]

15 hours ago, Irate Panda said:

Babs’ obituary 

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/newsobserver/name/barbara-thore-obituary?id=38359817

That was really lovely. Hats off to whoever wrote it and particular kudos for calling out Babs' care team. 

[Gramto6]

14 hours ago, Colleenna said:

Who the h*** is cutting onions in my living room? 

I don't know, but whoever it is is here too!!

Lovely obituary!

[SunnyBeBe]

I have a feeling Whit wrote it, with Hunter’s input.  

[Elizzikra]

It was nice to see the photo and In Memory of... postings on TLC tonight between shows. Not too often that I get to accuse TLC of doing something classy...

[applewood]

RIP  Babs. :(  She was the best part of the show. Under the obituary there's almost 600 condolences. wow!