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Barbara Banks Obituary
She was the daughter of the late Theodore and Elvoy Christian, and was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Banks, and her daughter, Lois Lovett.
She will always be missed, but not forgotten.
Left to cherish wonderful memories are her daughters, Helen Corbin, Kaye Johnson, Cleo McGill, Phyllis Perkins (William), Beverly Malone (Robert) and Cynthia Johnson (Dwight), all of Newport News, Va.; her sons, John Banks, Dwight Banks (Lynn), Ricky Banks (Dorothy), David Banks (Sharon), all of Hampton, Va., Michael Banks Sr. (Darlene) of Newport News, Va., and Kevin Banks of Northern, Va.; four sisters, Ann Christian and Edith Cheeseman (Robert) of Newport News, Va., and Eleanor Rowe and Elvoy Pratt, both of Hampton, Va.; a brother, Theodore Christian (Moody); 39 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at the funeral home and the family will receive friends from 4 to 5 p.m. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at First Baptist Church Jefferson Park. Interment will follow services at Hampton Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The Banks family is receiving services of comfort at Nicholson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd., Hampton, (757) 728-0122.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Banks
Kimberly Fling
February 22, 2025
Happy Heavenly Birthday. Grandma love you always. Your first granddaughter.
Doe
February 3, 2024
So many days I have longed to hear your voice, hug your neck and share with you. I love and miss you so much. I am eternally grateful for the sacrifices you made for me. Rest on mom.
Kimberly Fling
February 3, 2023
Hey grandma it´s your first granddaughter thinking about you. I will forever love you and all your ways , because you are in me. I miss so many things that you did for me and the family. Rest in my twin.
Kimberly Fling
February 3, 2021
Hello grandma my love. I just miss you so much and all the wonderful things you did, like cooking, baking, making things and loving me. You will be forever in my heart.
DAVID BANKS
February 3, 2021
Hello momma, I miss you so much, it's been some years now and it still seems like yesterday you took your place in heaven. Life will never be the same but we're ok. You've made me a better person and I want to thank you. Life for me is to be a better person to everyone and live for God and when he call me I'll be ready. We are bonding as a family and your love is shining through every family member. That's the mom I miss and look forward to see in heaven. Rest on mom because when I get there we have a lot to catch up on.I LOVE AND MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY.
David Banks
February 6, 2009
Hey Gramdma,
I just want to let you know I miss you. im doing better now, i took it kind of hard when you left me. but now i understand that you are in a better place. Alot of memories still pop in my head. I remember when we use to water the flowers and you use to spray us with water hose,what about the trips to dollar discount and every friday how we worked at the food bank. i miss those cards on my birthday and christmas..i never understood how you could keep up with all those dates and u never missed one. i miss you so much. i cant wait to get to heaven and see you again, and meet my grandfather for the first time. well i guess i will talk to you later. love you!!!
David Banks Sr.
February 6, 2009
Dear Mom,
Every time I try to write this I get upset. The love I have for you is unmeasurable. I miss you so much. Every day I get up I think about you, and when I go home I hope you're there. Mom I love the Lord and beleave in his words. That fill my heart with this saying, I know I'll see you again soon, until then I'll keep loving,missing and thinking about you and getting my life ready for that reunion. keep looking down on me and I'll keep me heart headed for haven.
your son, David
PEACE
February 3, 2009
Granny
February 3, 2009
Barbara C Banks
February 3, 2009
RIP
February 3, 2009
Neicey Wilburn
October 30, 2008
Hey Granny,
I just wanted to take the time to tell you how much I miss you!!! The saying goes that time heals all wounds and I am not so sure that is true. My heart still hurts since you've been gone. I know that you're in a better place and I am trying hard not to be selfish, but this hasn't been easy for me. Your death seemed so sudden and you seemed to be the last stitch in our family bondage. I also pray that WE can all become as close as we used to be (all of us overflowing the apt at 155 on Sundays, eating soul food.)
Although I cherish the good times, visiting VA will never be the same.
I will continue to "Hold On" to GOD to whom you introduced me to at a very young age...THANK U
Mom and I talk about you often and she's hanging in there.
Hugs, Kisses and Lots of LOVE until we meet again!!!
Ebony Woods
October 19, 2008
Hey Granny,
I think about you a lot! I miss you! You can rest assured I'm keeping a good eye on the Atlanta crew! LOL! Thank you for everything!
Love you, your adopted grand-daughter
Ebony
Ricky Banks
October 17, 2008
Hello Mom, just wanted to take this time out to say that I love and miss you very much. You were on my mind so strong so I through that I would send this love note to you. thanks for all the good times that we had together. I know that you are in a better place now. We miss you very much and always will.
Love your son
Ricky
BEVERLY MALONE
October 16, 2008
MOM,
ANOTHER DAY WITHOUT YOU, MY TIMES AND MEMORIES ARE STRONGER TODAY THAN EVER, I MISS YOU SO MUCH BUT I KNOW ALLS WELL WITH YOU. I JUST CONTINUE TO THINK ABOUT OUR MANY TALKS AND TIMES SHARED, I CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THAT CLOSENESS WITH MY SISTER & BROTHERS THAT YOU WANTED, I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH.
BEVERLY
Cleo McGill
May 12, 2008
Dear Mom,
I miss you, and love you. I knew one day you would leave me. I know that you are enjoying your time with your loved ones. I surely miss having coffee and talking to you. You were there when I needed you, I sure did miss you on Mother's Day.
Love you much,
MICHELLE (SHELLY) BANKS
April 28, 2008
I LOVE YOU AND I MISS U GRANDMA YOU WERE MY BEST FRIEND THE ONLY ONE THAT I COULD REALLY TALK TO BUT JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE GONE DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU CANNOT HEAR MY CRY...
NEVER ALONE
I feel you in the morning
When at first I awake
Your thought is with me
With each decision I make
You'd been around forever
Since the first breath I took
Now I have to go on alone
But for love, I need not look
Cause by what you bestowed
In our short time together
Will last in my heart
Forever and ever
Although you've left
And now walk above
I'm never alone
I'm wrapped in your love
Enjoy now your long waited reward
Feel peace that your love continues on
What was taught to me, will be taught to mine
Cause you live on in me even after you've gone
Kimani Banks
April 15, 2008
Dear Nana I love you and I miss you
and If you were missing I would go search all over the world. I know your in a better place now. I wish I could give u a big hug and a kiss. Your memories r with me 4 ever I'll see u in heaven. Love you, Kimani Banks
KIMBERLY FLING
April 15, 2008
DEAR GRANDMOM, I MISS YOU SO MUCH . NEVER THOUGHT YOU WOULD EVER LEAVE ME . I KNOW YOU WERE TIRED AND NEEDED YOUR REST SO ON THAT NOTE I AM HAPPY FOR YOU. HOPE YOU ARE HAPPY TO BE WITH ALL YOUR LOVE ONES AGAIN .UNTIL I CAN BE WITH YOU AGAIN YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. YOUR FIRST GRANDDAUGHTER KIMBERLY FLING
Dwitifah Spruill
April 12, 2008
Grandma Banks, Me and Kimani enjoyed the times we shared with you. Kimani always says she misses her Nana but we know your in heaven now with the angels.
Love always, Dwitifah & Kimani
Dwitifah Spruill
April 12, 2008
Grandma Banks, Me and Kimani enjoyed the times that we shared with you. Kimani is missing you so much and we know you're in a better place now up in heaven with god and the angels. Love always Dwitifah & Kimani
Tameka Banks
April 12, 2008
Granny,
I miss you very much, and I hate that I was no there to be with your on your last days. I want to thank you fror all you have done for me over the times of you being a blessing in my life. I can not wait to see you again, and I know that you are watching over the rest of the family. I pray to God that we only come closer because I know that you would have wanted that. I love you forever, my dear lady.
Meka
April 8, 2008
Aunt Barbara,
You will never be forgotten. I thank you so much for providing me with the answers I needed to track our family tree; as family we must hold onto the legacy of past generations: our Native American Heritage, as well as Blackness .
Love,
Niece Tam
Don Torrenti
March 27, 2008
To the Banks Family,
My heartfelt prayers and sympathy are extended to each of you.
Ricky Banks
March 24, 2008
Mom, I know that you are gone to be with Daddy and loris and the others that has gone on. You are looking down on us and taking care of us with your look. I miss you very much and I know that you are in a better place. To my sisters and brothers, lets come together as one. that is what mom would want.
Ricky
PHYLLIS PERKINS
March 11, 2008
FOR MY MOM
I'M NOT SURE IF YOU REALIZE JUST HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU.
SO I DECIDED TO WRITE THIS POEM TO TELL YOU WHY I DO.
IT'S BECAUSE YOU PATIENTLY LISTEN TO MY STORIES, WORRIES, AND FEARS.
AND BECAUSE YOU REMAIN STEADFAST WHEN OTHER FAMILY AND FRIENDS SEEM TO DISAPPEAR.
IT'S FOR THE UNCONDITIONAL LOVE YOU SHOW WHEN I SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES OF BAD DECISIONS.
FOR THE SUPPORT AND WISDOM YOU PROVIDE WHEN LIFE'S SITUATIONS CLOUD MY VISION.
IT'S FOR THE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I CAN TALK TO YOU ABOUT ANYTHING,
WITHOUT HAVING TO WORRY ABOUT THE FALLOUT MY SHARING MIGHT BRING.
IT'S FOR WRITING ME LETTERS AND SENDING ME FUNNY JUNK MAIL.
IN ADDITION TO THE GENTLE NUDGES TO GET ME TO TRY THINGS AT WHICH I FEAR I'LL FAIL.
IT'S FOR THE COUNTLESS THINGS YOU'VE DONE FOR ME.
A LIST THAT WOULD NEVER END.
BUT MOSTLY IT'S FOR MAKING THE SMOOTH TRANSITION FROM MY MOTHER TO MY BEST FRIEND.
NEVER-ENDING LOVE
Andy B Baker
February 25, 2008
Barbara was a dear sweet lady that will be missed greatly!
Charlene Bullock-Ruth
February 23, 2008
My condolence to the entire Banks family. Prayer will see you through this; time will help ease your sorrow.
The Watson Family
February 17, 2008
Aunt Barbara you are gone but never forgotten.Memories last a lifetime.When we think of you we think of all the times we had together we love you.In loving memory you will be loved and missed very much.
Danielle Kennedy
February 17, 2008
Even though i haven't seen you that many times you still will be missed very dearly.I will miss you very much.There will always be a place for you in my heart.I love you (Great Aunt).
Lora Jette
February 15, 2008
To the Banks Family and my little sister ( Denise ) and family. May the peace that surpasses all our understanding come upon you and your family. God bless you and your family. Love big sister Lora and family.
Jonathan Summers
February 14, 2008
Granny I wish u did not have to go so soon. I constantly am thinking about how you always made me laugh and how much unconditional love you had for me. I am thankful that you no longer have to struggle on this earth and I look forward to seeing you again. I LOVE YOU..
Ebony Woods
February 13, 2008
Granny,
When I met you, you embraced me as one of yours. I claimed you as "my granny". I will miss you so much, but I thank the man upstairs for sharing you and your family with me. I know he will give this family the strength to deal with the loss of you. I love you, Granny. P.S. I can still taste those chicken & dumplings!!
Frederick Butler
February 13, 2008
IF theirs anything that the Butler family can do please ask
Lee Summers-Garner
February 13, 2008
Mom,
I miss you more than I can put into words. You gave me everything, love, patience, understanding, encouragement, stability, strength and integrity. You pulled me through cancer, childbirth and many hard times and I am eternally thankful.You led me to Jesus and He is strenthening me to go on and finish the race here on earth with out you. I will see you in heaven!
LAVONDA BANKS
February 13, 2008
GRANDMA,
HERE IS THE POEM YOU LIKED...
AWAY WENT THE BUTTERFLY!!!
AWAY WENT THE BUTTERFLY, FLY FREE TO HER HOME, BACK UP INTO HEAVEN WHERE SHE'S NOT ALONE. SHE'S THERE WITH THE FATHER & HIS SON JESUS CHRIST HER NAME HAS BEEN WRITTEN IN THE LAMB'S BOOK OF LIFE. HE CAME DOWN TO TAKE HER, BACK AS ONE OF HIS OWN, SHE'S NOW UP IN HEAVEN WHERE SHE'S NOT ALONE... I LOVE YOU MUCH AND MISS YOU LOTS!!!
Larry L. Daniels
February 13, 2008
To the Banks family - My prayers are with your family during this time, May GOD continue to bless you and keep you.
Pam & Earl Whitehurst, Jr
February 12, 2008
To the Banks Family,
Earl and I extend our deepest sympathy for your recent loss of your "Mom" Barbara. None other is so special as your Mom. May you all find comfort in the memories of the time, that you had her here on earth.
We will keep you in our prayers.
Pam Taliferro Whitehurst
lyn johnson
February 12, 2008
We are sorry for you loss and know that your faith will bring you peace.
Lawrence& Ann
Mabel Russell
February 12, 2008
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My Prayers are with you. I have known you mother for a few years through the distribution of USDA commodities for me through the foodbank for Paula Maria. She will be greatly missed by me and I know by the residents of Paula Maria.
Love,
Mabel Russell
USDA Program Manager
Foodbank / VA Peninsula Foodbank
9912 Hosier Street
Newport News, VA 23601
February 11, 2008
To Ms. Beverly and Family...We are so sorry for the loss of your Mother, but remember, GOD chooses the best!!!May HE bless you and your family.
Troy and Paula Edwards
Harriet Hale
February 11, 2008
Barbara was one of the kindest and strongest people it has ever been my honor to know. I am so very glad that I visited her last summer when I was in Virginia. I will miss her terribly.
To her family, my sincerest sympathy.
God rest her soul.
thelma wallace
February 10, 2008
When the Lord calls our love ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. I'm here if you want to talk. (lou).
Lorei Smith
February 10, 2008
To My Family,
You all are in my prayers. Trust in the Lord! I love you all!
Your Cousin,
tiffaney woodson
February 10, 2008
To The Banks Family
I am sorry about your loss but you all are always in my prayers. May God be with you all at this time. If there is anything that I can do please call. Love Always
Tiffaney, Ty
Janet Whitaker
February 10, 2008
To Cissy and The Banks Family
Losing a Sister-Mother is one of the most heartbreaking things that can happen to a person, but manys thoughts, prayers and Love will be with you through these sorrowful days. Wishing you strength, courage and peace. Love Jay Whitaker and Family
Thelma Wallace
February 10, 2008
My heart aches for you. I'm sorry for your loss. (lou)
Mary Alice Cheeseman-Graham
February 9, 2008
To The Christian/Banks Family So sorry to hear of your loss. "No person is ever truly alone. Those who live no more, whom we loved, echo still within our thoughts, our words, our hearts, and what they did and who they were becomes a part of all that we are, FOREVER."
Mary Alice/Nelson/Thomas & Alice Cheeseman
Monica Austin-Cox
February 9, 2008
We would like to express our deepest sympathies in the loss of your loved one. Grandma Banks will be greatly missed but never forgotten as her memories will always hold a special place in our hearts. Wishing you God's Peace,
Matthew & Monica Cox
A.Crawley&Family
February 9, 2008
Ann and Family,
May God comfort you and your
loved one's in your time of sorrow.
Look up to the hills from which cometh your strength.
Tammy Christian
February 9, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
ARTHUR J. MILLER
February 9, 2008
Family members: You will continue to find favor in God and he will prove comfort to you all. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Sandra Bullock, Thompson
February 9, 2008
To The Banks Family,
Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time and many days to come.As we assume her light has dimmed.Your mother's light will forever shine in our hearts.
As one large family to another,we extend our prayers and shoulders for you all . Remember God makes no mistakes.
One day, we'll dance again!!!!
Neicey, Carl, Corey, Chuck, and Tionee
February 9, 2008
Neicey Wilburn
February 9, 2008
Granny, I am going to miss you!!! But, I will always remember you for ALL of the good times, your laughs and jokes, your comforting hugs and your delicious cooking. May GOD bring us all Peace, so that we may continue on and see you again one day!!!!! Love Neicey, Carl, Corey, Chuck, and Tionee
Deacon Ted and Alvertis Jackson
February 9, 2008
To the Banks Family
We were saddened to learn of the death of your mother and grandmother. May God continue to give you the strength that you need as you seek Him during this time. Let your love for God, His love for you, and your love for each other as a family be your support. God never fails and will be there for you as you go through the days and months ahead missing your mom. His promises are true: "I will never leave you nor forsake you."
Alvertis Taliferro Jackson
doris thomas
February 9, 2008
Edith and family, I will keep you in my prayers, stay strong and trust that God knew what he was doing, he needed another angel, so she's at peace now.
Eddy Summers
February 9, 2008
I will miss you Granny!! I can say, I'll miss the many years and times we were together! Drinking coffee and talking about plants,travelling. It was really nice to have known you!!
BEVERLY MALONE
February 9, 2008
MOM THOUGH YOU ARE GONE I LOVE YOU EVEN MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY. I ALWAYS WANTED TO QUESTION GOD ON WHY, BUT HE MAKES NO MISTAKES AND I THANK GOD FOR ALL TIMES SHARING AND GLORIFING IN THE NAME OF JESUS
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