Ware Shoals - Lula Diane Babb Ashley, 77, of Green Acres Boulevard, wife of William Danny Ashley, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at her home.

Born in Greenwood County, she was the daughter of the late Horace Nathaniel and Ruby Owens Babb. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and attended Ware Shoals High School. A dedicated and hardworking woman, she was employed at Riegel Textile Co. of Ware Shoals, The Torrington Co. of Honea Path, and Erskine College of Due West. She loved her family deeply, especially her husband, son, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter.

Surviving are her husband, Danny of the home; a son, David Phillips (Alicia) of Laurens; two brothers, Donnie Babb of Hodges and Stanley “Dunk” Babb of Ware Shoals; a sister, Shirley Doan of Ware Shoals; three grandchildren, Ben Phillips, Reagan Phillips, and Chelsea Davis, and a great-granddaughter, Emerson “Emmy” Phillips.

She was predeceased by her parents; a brother, Dennis “Deno” Babb; a sister, Mary Babb Adams; and a grandson, Chandler Davis.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Nix officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Hodges.

The family is at their respective homes and will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church prior to the service.

Online condolences may be made at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com