With every sunrise came the magnanimous presence of Keli Jean Babcock, 29, of Daytona Beach Florida. We celebrate her life remembering the joy she brought her family and friends; her exuberance, her loving, generous and free-spirited soul. Keli passed away on Friday, October 30, 2015. Her Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 11am at Salty Church, 221 Vining Ct, Ormond Beach, FL 32176.

Born to Kimble and Kathy Babcock on September 12, 1986 in Deland, Florida, Keli lived a determined life. A competitive and accomplished swimmer and gifted student, Kelly graduated from Seabreeze High School and later with her dental assisting certificate from Daytona State College.

Keli demonstrated her big heart by living large in simple moments: her tradition of bringing bags of hamburgers to the homeless people near her office; the countless stray animals adopted into her care after crossing paths with Keli; a list of "tunes" shared weekly as her fun-loving way to let friends and family know what she was listening to, and thinking.

In 2007, Keli gave her family and the world the gift of John Wesley Richards. Now seven years old, Wesley exudes Keli's same kind heart, intelligence, athleticism, and gentle soul. The best of Keli will live forever through her exuberant, loving son and we thank her for this gift.

In her passing, Keli left her family who loves her unconditionally and will miss her deeply: Survived by Kimble Babcock, Kathy Babcock, Lindsey Babcock, John Wesley Richards, Linda Goshorn, Bryan Day, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by Warren Lawrence Babcock, Eula Jean Babcock, Gilbert Seay Goshorn, Vivian Monteze Wilder, Henry Wilder, Deborah Lynn Hutchingson, Heather Barnes and Timi Babcock.

On the behalf of Keli's many friends and loving family, we will miss your beautiful smile, your sense of humor and your infectious laughter. We wish you peace in His presence. Donations can be made in Keli's name to Provision Packs - Oasis Church, 85 South Tymber Creek Road, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. Arrangements are under the careful direction of Lohman Funeral Home Ormond.