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Patsy Nell (Allen) Strouse of Gahanna, OH, passed away November 4, 2026, at the age of 86. Born February 10, 1940, to the late Nell Woodrow Powers Allen and George Malcom Allen. She grew up in Pennsboro, WV.
Patsy graduated from Pennsboro High School with the class of 1957. Following her graduation, she attended St. Joseph's Hospital Nursing Program in Parkersburg, WV. In 1961 she married the love of her life William Babcock, Jr., who sadly passed away from cancer just shy of their fourth wedding anniversary.
Patsy went on to have a long and distinguished nursing career. After leaving West Virginia, she spent most of her life in the Columbus suburb of Gahanna, OH. She worked for Westinghouse Corporation in Columbus with their internal medical unit. While at Westinghouse she accepted a transfer to Vancouver, Washington and enjoyed her adventures out west but missed family and friends. After a few years she moved back to Ohio. She finished her nursing career at the Ohio Department of Health in Columbus, Ohio.
During the 1990's Patsy pursued her passion for design by owning and operating a Decorating Den franchise. This endeavor gave her an artistic outlet and she loved helping people create beautifully curated spaces.
Patsy had an adventurous spirit and loved to travel. One of her favorite trips was to Africa where she fell in love with the cultures and the people. She was also very thankful for her church family at Stonybrook United Methodist Church in Gahanna, OH where she had been a member since 1977.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William A. Babcock, Jr. of Parkersburg, WV, and her brother Rannie Allen of Pennsboro, WV. She is survived by two sisters, Nora Cronin and Rhonda Valentine along with several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by dear friend and guardian these last several years Jeff (Kelly) Shellhammer of Gahanna, OH.
Patsy made the decision to donate her body to The Ohio State University College of Medicine Division of Anatomy in Columbus, OH. Honoring her wishes, there will be no services.