The Thore family continues to honor the memory of their beloved Babs, even though her passing has left an undeniable void. On what would have been Babs Thore’s 78th birthday, her daughter Whitney Way Thore shared a heartwarming post about the family gathering in remembrance of her mother.
Babs Thore was a cherished cast member on the popular show My Big Fat Fabulous Life, and many Instagram followers expressed their appreciation for the touching tribute penned by Whitney.
In her Instagram post, Whitney began by saying, “Today would have been my mom’s 78th birthday.” She went on to describe how she and her father had brunch with Erica and Beverly, who had provided care for her mother during her final year of life. Whitney expressed immense gratitude for Erica and Beverly, acknowledging their expertise and genuine love and affection for her mother. She fondly remembered the last year of her mother’s life as the best one they had as a family, filled with triumphs, fun, and shared laughter. Whitney acknowledged their incredible luck and extended her thanks to Erica and Beverly while wishing her mother a happy birthday.
Accompanying the post was a video featuring Whitney, Glenn, Beverly, and Erica posing together while the song “Dancing in the Moonlight” by King Harvest played in the background. Whitney shared a serendipitous moment, explaining that as she finished writing the caption, the same song started playing on the radio, coincidentally reminding her of a favorite video of her mom and Erica singing that very song.
Fans of My Big Fat Fabulous Life expressed their sentiments in the comments section, expressing how much they miss Babs and wishing she was still with the Thore family. Some fans reminisced about Babs’ charm, her unexpected sense of humor, and the joy she brought to the show. Others conveyed their love and support for Whitney and the family, recognizing the special bond they shared with Babs and sending heartfelt birthday wishes to her in heaven.