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Willie BANKS Obituary
She is survived by her devoted mother, Lillie J. Rodgers-Patterson (Lawrence); three children, Shervonne E. Banks, Kentrail Banks and Ezekiel Banks; a loving sister, Vilillie Carroll; four brothers, Jimmy Banks (Deborah), James Banks 'Boe', Ricky Rodgers and Jason Rodgers; two nieces, April Carroll and Tierra Bank; two nephews, Fontaine Carroll and Charles Banks; 16 aunts; four uncles; ex-husband, Sherlock Banks; two close friends, Troy Luster and Sherry Boddie; and a host of cousins, extended family members and friends.
A viewing will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Chapel.
The Banks family is receiving services of comfort by the staff at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd., Hampton, (757) 728-0122. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Willie BANKS
phyllis short
November 30, 2010
your family are in my prayers
Shervonne Kentrail and Ezekiel Banks
November 21, 2010
Children of Willie M. Banks (Shervonne Banks, Kentrail Banks and Ezekiel Banks). We are ever so grateful to each and every person who thought of our family in such a great time of need. Your sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be gratefully remembered and deeply appreciated. We would like to thank our dedicated Grandmother, Lillie Rodgers-Patterson for effortlessly taking care of our mother during her entire four year battle with cancer and keeping us "children" rooted and grounded. Second, our aunt and uncle, Vilillie Carroll/Jimmy Banks for the ultimate sacrifie (words can't express our gratitude). Third, to Elder Leon Pierce for helping us to refocus on what's more important during a time like this, "our own salvation." Fourth, to our employment families: Howmet, Cannon, Gateway, and the Hampton Department of Social Services. We read every card and was thoroughly supported by your encouragement and kindness. Fifth, Dr. Irvin and Dee for your bedside manner and unbelievable assistance during our mother's illness. Sixth, Troy for being a wonderful "step-dad" and "companion" to my mother. Lastly, to GOD almighty. When every health profession only gave her six months to live, you shook your head and gave us four more years strong.
Thank you ABD, Adult Services, Riverside Hospice (Julia), Nickelson-Cummings for an outstanding job with my mother's preperation and Love -I can always count on you to be there for me and that's what makes you so special!
Shervonne Banks
November 21, 2010
To My Mother,
To be the only daughter made in the likeness of you is oh so special! I thank my trusted stars to have had the opportunity to have known, loved, and shared so many memories with you! I have so many emotions going through me at this time but the one that matters the most is the emotion of "elation." To know that you won't have to suffer anymore is the greatest feeling that I could ever display selflessly! "Your little woman" remember that? I do. With that very intimate title, I shall continue to propser and take care of your "little men" (my brothers) the same way you would if you were still here. I love you with all of my heart and that will never change! I promise to keep your memory alive!
Ernest & Angela Perry
November 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 19, 2010
Wish i could have met you when i grew up since i was too young to remember, but i do know you were a good person.
Angelica Robinson
November 18, 2010
I LOVE YOU COUSIN YOU'RE GONNA BE GREATLY MISSED I DIDNT GET TO SPEND ENOUGH TIME WITH YOU BUT THE LITTLE TIME I DID SPEND WITH YOU I ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE AND EVERY SECOND OF IT. R.I.P COUSIN AND YOU'RE IN AN BETTER PLACE NOW SO FLY AWAY AND WE WILL MEET YOU THERE SOON."LOVE ALWAYS YOU'RE COUSIN FROM FLORIDA..."
Slick Gray
November 18, 2010
Jimmy and Vil,Iam sorry to here about the passing of your sister.keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Clinton Miles, Jr.
November 18, 2010
Willie and I were childhood friends, she was my first little girlfriend, I was crazy about her. I was heartbroken to hear of her passing. May God bless each and everyone of you during your time of sorrow.
Renee Santiful
November 18, 2010
To the Rodgers-Banks family, you all have my deepest condolences and prayers, I am so sorry to hear of Willie Mae's passing, just know that she is safe in God's arms now.
Ernestine Scott
November 18, 2010
My Prayers are with the family in their time of lost.May God bless you, may God be with you.The ones we love are never gone, They live within are hearts.
November 18, 2010
My condolences to the Banks Family during the time of their lost. I did not know Ms. Banks, but I know her neice April. She is my spirtual daughter. May God be with you and be filled with lovinng memories.
Dolly Granger (Newport News Va)
Joan Pierce Holloway
November 18, 2010
May God bless the Family in this tyme of sorrow. I did not know the Family but I am Sherlock's cousin. God will keep u in his hand.
Michele Riddick Hamilton
November 18, 2010
Mr. Jimmy Banks
May you continue to seek God during this time of sorrow, and may he fill your heart peace.
November 18, 2010
May God continue to wrap his loving arms around you & give you peace that surpasses all human understanding in this time of bereavement. Blessings always Gerard & Melanie Cobb
Cin Allen
November 18, 2010
To The Family,
May God bring you peace at this difficult time. Willie Mae and I were co-workers at Gateway...She was a sweet person. I will keep you all in prayer, God Bless.
Earnest "RITZ" Wilkerson
November 18, 2010
There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.
cathy jeter-shoates
November 18, 2010
Banks and Roger family, I pray the Lord bring comfort and Peace in this time of loss.
Doris Beard Green
November 17, 2010
Lillie my prayers are with you and the family.
jason rodgers
November 17, 2010
love you sister
Gladys Wells
November 17, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Laura Dorsey
November 17, 2010
Keeping you in prayer during your times of sorrow. She is at peace and in no more pain. I am glad to have known her she was a beautiful person.
kim bryant
November 17, 2010
Shervonne and Nazir sorry to hear about your family loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you . Every one here at Y.H.Thomas send their love.
Love Ms.Kim
Adell Hunter
November 17, 2010
Willie Mae I know you were tired and ready to fly into Jesus arms. Rest in peace your kids will be just fine.
Love you always
Adell
Freda Shelton
November 17, 2010
I'm wondering is this the Willie who use to work at Gateway in Hampton in the mid 90's? My condolences to the family. May God keep you strong.
Rovenia Thomas
November 17, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Belinda Thomas-Hall
November 17, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
ROBERT JONES
November 17, 2010
DREAMS OF THINGS TO COME MY FRIEND,WILL ONLY BE LOST BY THOSE THAT HAVE YET TOO PASS.YOU WILL BE MISSED POOCHIE.TO THE FAMILY MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.
Verzet L Clark
November 17, 2010
If I Light a Candle
If I Light a candle
Will you find your way back to me?
If I leave the light burning brightly in the window
Will it help guide you too see?
If I light a candle
Will it burn away the hurt and pain?
For I really miss you
Forever in a Day
Since you can't cross back over
To this life on this plane we call Earth
I will forever burn a Candle for you
Deep within my heart.
written by Verzet L Clark I
For Lillie J Rodgers and Family
These are just words, there is nothing anyone
can express in words that can bring confort in this
time of grief...my prayers are with you, and may
God give you his love and confort ...
Verzet L Clark I
Sabrina Strykowski
November 17, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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