Born in Aplington, Iowa, on March 11, 1922, Babcock moved to Montana in 1926.
Following her time as first lady, from 1969 to 1971, Babcock served as the director of the Helena Chamber of Commerce.
In 1970, the Babcocks launched the Colonial Inn in Helena, with Betty taking on the role of manager.
Babcock served as chair of the Montana Capitol Restoration Foundation.
[2][3] Governor Steve Bullock ordered all U.S. and state flags in Montana to fly at half staff until August 8 in her memory.