Anna Banks Luther

Anna Banks Luther

Candler - Anna Banks Luther, 94, of Candler, NC went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2021 after a period of declining health.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Ezekiel and Tennie Burleson Banks. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. It was always clear that family and faith were the most important parts of her life.

One of 11 children, Anna was preceded in death by her brothers, Lyn Banks, Thomas Banks, Jr., and Jack Banks and by her sisters, Gladys Ledford, Lois Riddle, Betty Preston, and Linda Sue Banks.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Luther, and her daughter-in-law, Amelia Luther of Morehead City, NC.

Surviving Anna are her son, Michael Luther, Sr. of Morehead City; daughter, Marcia Hipps and husband Mike of Candler; grandchildren, Michael Luther Jr. and wife Toni of Indian Beach, NC, Joshua Luther of Morehead City, Kady Hurd and husband Andrew of Wilmington, NC, and Vince Hyatt of Asheville; step-grandson, Eli Hipps and wife Charlotte of Candler; great grandchildren, Hailey, Jake, Zoe, Andrew, and another great granddaughter on the way. Also surviving are her siblings Marieth Dardugno, Louise Bryan, and Riley Banks.

Anna was a member of the Barnardsville High School class of 1944 and later retired from Southern Bell Telephone Company in 1983 after 36 years of service.

She was a longtime member of Oak Hill United Methodist Church.

A memorial service will be held at Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 277 Oak Hill Rd., Candler, on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Glenda Hayner will officiate.

Memorials may be made to Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 277 Oak Hill Road, Candler, NC 28715.

The family wishes to extend their appreciation to Brookdale Walden Ridge Senior Living for providing Anna with excellent care.