Betty Lou Banks

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BARNARDSVILLE – Betty Lou Banks, age 83, of Dillingham Road, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, January 8, 2018 at home with her loving family by her side after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Betty was a loving and faithful wife to her husband of 67 years, William Reece Banks, and was his dedicated caregiver for 27 years, until his passing in 2015. She was an excellent gardener, cook and loved playing her piano. She loved to have her children gather around her piano and sing. Two of her favorite hymns were “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art”. Betty was a faithful member of Carson Chapel Baptist Church, where she served as pianist. Betty’s love for Christ was reflected through her testimony and all that she did. She was a great influence to many and was loved dearly. She will be greatly missed. Also preceding her in death are her parents, Harold and Texie Burleson Dillingham, and sons, Larry and Everette Banks.

Surviving are her daughters, Jean Brigmon and husband Ray, Joan Pruitt and husband Jim, and Lorraine Burleson; sons, Curtis Banks and wife Becky and John Banks; sisters, Alice Emory and Patricia Weatherly; eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018 in Carson Chapel Baptist Church, Barnardsville. Reverends David Crowder, Anthony Fox and Scott Dotson will officiate. Burial will be in Thomas F. Dillingham Cemetery, Barnardsville.

The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 12, 2018 at West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave. Weaverville, NC 28787.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to her sister, Alice Emory, Dr. Chip Currens and Dr. Emily Diznoff; hospice nurse, Mary Ashe and staff; Doris Gooding and Annie Weaver. Also, many more that showed their love and support.

For those who desire, condolences may be offered to the family under Mrs. Banks’ obituary at www.WestFamilyFuneralServices.com.

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So very sorry to hear about Betty. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Betty and Vicki Allen

Submitted by Vicki Allen on Jan 12 2018 07:56:15 AM

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Doris Banks Dodd lit a candle on Jan 12 2018 05:33:25 AM

Jean, Ray and family,
So sorry to year of the passing of your Mother. You can see the glow and happiness in her sweet face(just like you Jean). We love you and are praying for all.

Love Joe and Pat

Submitted by Joe and Pat Dotson on Jan 11 2018 11:32:20 PM

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Judy Carson Pate lit a candle on Jan 11 2018 03:47:37 PM

Dear Family, I was saddened to read of the passing of your dear loved one. I know Betty has been sick for sometime and now she is at rest with her Lord and family that went before her. May you find some peace and comfort in remembering the better times. I can picture Betty coming into Mothers store.
My Deepest Sympathy to each of you.
Always, Judy

Submitted by Judy Carson Pate on Jan 11 2018 03:46:11 PM

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phyllis wellman lit a candle on Jan 10 2018 05:46:29 PM

Dear Joan and Jimmy, Our hearts and prayers are with you and the family. We know how difficult it is to lose a Mother. I wish we had known your Mother, but I know just from our phone conversations how very much you loved her and how special she was to all of the family. You are going to have some beautiful and special memories to be thankful for as she was a special person. It is wonderful to read about her church and her piano music and know she is in Heaven. Our prayers are with you.
Love, Phyllis & Mike Wellman

Submitted by mikephyllisw@aol.com on Jan 10 2018 05:45:56 PM

So sorry for your loss but glad she is with her Heavenly Father and others in Heaven.

Submitted by John and Pat Staigo on Jan 10 2018 04:54:52 PM

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John & Pat Staigo lit a candle on Jan 10 2018 04:52:22 PM

Dear Jean, Ray and family,
Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time. I know what it feels like to lose a mother so deeply loved, so grounded in the Lord and having such a passion for music. My mother played the violin. I can only imagine the wonderful music our mothers are singing and playing from Heaven!

Submitted by June Foy on Jan 10 2018 04:34:15 PM

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