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CLEVELAND, Ohio - Jessie F. Banks, 87, went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2016 in Augusta, Georgia. She is survived by her beloved and only son Geffeory (Bonita) Jenkins; her sister, Wilhelmenia Moore, Macon, GA; sister-in-law, Ernestine Finney, Cleveland, Ohio; three grandchildren, Geffeory "Buddy" Jenkins Jr., Houston, Texas; Jaida S. Jenkins and Jaden S. Jenkins, both of Augusta, Georgia; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was a long time employee of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, and an active member of the Cleveland Foster Grandparent Program. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 30, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in Macon, Georgia, her childhood hometown. Her family will receive friends one hour prior to service, and following the service, she will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Macon, Georgia. W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Blvd., Augusta, Georgia, 30901 (706)722-6401.
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you have may deepest sympathy in your loss She will be missed.Former co worker Pearl Massengill
August 4, 2016
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one may God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Ps 46 : 1
August 1, 2016
Ms. Banks touched the lives and hearts of so many children and adults while she worked at CMSD She was one of a kind who will be missed terribly. Love you Granny Banks! My condolences to her entire family.
Dee
July 29, 2016
"May the Souls of the Faithful Departed as You are, my friend "Rest in Peace". You and Ms. Rox can laugh and watch over me, as I Pray for you two. Beverly, Euclid,Ohio
July 29, 2016
Rest in peace!! my friend and co-worker at
Catholic Charities Head Start in Cleveland Ohio
Heaven will welcome you with your great sense of HUMOR!!!!
Joyce Baker
July 29, 2016
My thoughts are prayers are with you, Jay and Bonita, during the time. May God continue to bless you all.
Martha Daley-Weeks
July 29, 2016
Jay and Family: keeping you in our thoughts during this most difficult time.
Beverly Peltier
Beverly Barshafsky Peltier
July 29, 2016
Dear Banks Family,
I am sorry for your loss. This is a difficult time for families. Don't feel as if no one understands or cares. There is one who understands completely. He is the Father of tender mercies. Like a loving Father, he offers to carry you in his bosom. Isa.40:11; 41:10
July 28, 2016
I am so sorry. She will definitely be missed. I pray the Lord gives the Banks family and the Jenkins family the strength and peace needed to get through this difficult time. Love you Ms. Banks. Rest in Heaven.
Kim Belton
July 28, 2016
Kim Belton
July 28, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May your memories comfort your heart; and God help the Banks family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13
Carla
July 28, 2016
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your dear mom and sister. May your fond memories and the peace that God gives strengthen and comfort you during this difficult time. Phillipians 4:6,7,13
T B
July 28, 2016
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