Geraldine Banks

Funeral services for Geraline H. Banks, 92, were held Saturday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m., at Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 821 Sampson St, Westlake.

Geraline Banks was born Jan. 19, 1927 in Lake Charles and lived in Westlake most of her life. She was married the late Leon Banks for 47 years; to this union, five children were born. 

Geraline died on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 at her home surrounded by family and loved ones.

Geraline was a member of Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church where she served faithfully as a Deaconess, choir member, and several other positions. Her most loved position was that of Youth Director as she always had a special place in her heart to nurture and guide young people.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Shirlyn Banks Bassard (Joshua) of Kent, Wash., Linda Banks Harris (James) of DeQuincy, and Millicence Gordon McKnight (Jerome) of Nolanville, Texas. 

She also leaves her sons, Rev. Terrell Banks, Sr (Monica) and Bishop Joseph Banks (Cathy) both of Lake Charles and Delron Gordon (Melissa) of Westlake. 

She leaves behind 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

Geraline was preceded by her parents; husband, Leon Banks; daughter, Matilda Banks Gordon; a granddaughter; a grandson; and a great-grandson.

(Paid Memorial)

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