Babette Marie Oikion Obituary (1950

Babette ‘Babs’ Oikion, 74, of Booneville, Mississippi, died on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at her residence. Babs was born to Helen and George Halaska on April 28, 1950, in Berwyn, IL. She lived many years in IL before moving to MS in the late 90’s. She was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed attending services at St. Francis of Assisi in Booneville when she was able to. Babs loved her family and cherished the moments she got to spend with them. In her free time, she liked to complete crossword puzzles and play games on her phone. Babs is survived by her daughter, Christina Oikion; her grandchildren, Daniel Oikion, JayJay Bababing, and Matthew Oikion; several great-grandchildren; her sister, Nancy Bullock: and a host of other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Oikion; her son, Larry H. Oikion; and her parents; and a half-sister, Arlene Rodarte. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Booneville Funeral Home. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Booneville, from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM. Services will be held at 1:00 PM at the church. A grave side will follow immediately in Dogwood Cemetery in Farmington. Pallbearers include Daniel Oikion, Manuel Oikion, Jack Bullock, Billy Brown, Jerry Meeks, and Robbie Meeks. Honorary pallbearers include Jeffrey Bullock. Booneville Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.