Obituary of Allyson Ann Babin

Allyson Ann Babin passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in her home from sudden cardiac arrest.

Allyson was born in the Spring Branch area of Houston on December 31, 1966, to Clifford George Babin, Jr. and Sandy Babin Earthman.  Allyson graduated from Stratford High School earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Texas State University in 1990.

During her last year of college, Allyson enjoyed working at the State Capitol in Austin for a senator who represented the West Houston area.  After college, she was employed as an adult probation officer for Harris County.  After several years in adult probation, she attended the University of Houston, attained a teaching certificate for Secondary Education English, and later became certified in Special Education and ESL (English as a Second Language).

Allyson especially enjoyed middle school age students, and her teaching career included: 6th grade English at Landrum Middle School in Spring Branch ISD, 9th grade English at Mayde Creek High School in Katy ISD, and 8th grade English at Harmony School of Development in Cy Fair.

Allyson made friends easily and treasured her teacher friends, former students and her customers during her time of employment at the Kroger Company and she had an infectious sense of humor.

Allyson also loved music, from classical to Broadway hits, Elvis and other music from the 50's, 80's and Country and Western songs.  She combined her love of travel and the theater by always taking in a play or two on family trips to New York, London and Toronto.

Allyson was preceded in death by her dad, her grandparents, a step-sister, several aunts and uncles, and one cousin.

She is survived by her daughter, Bradie Allyson Babin; her mother; her sister, Debbie Gutierrez; her brother-in-law, Richard Gutierrez; step-father, Bob Earthman; nephew, Griffin Gutierrez; neices, Presley Gutierrez and Landry Gutierrez; two step-sisters; two step-brothers; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as her beloved cats: Chandler and "Baby."

A visitation with the family will be held from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Joseph J. Earthman Generations, 234 Westcott Street in Houston, Texas.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 2, 2021 at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Drive in Houston, Texas. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Allyson Babin's memory to the 

Spring Branch Education Foundation, 955 Campbell Road, Houston, Texas, 77024; 

Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP), 17555 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77094; or a charity of your choice.