Brenda Sharon Banks

Brenda Sharon Banks obituary, Ermine, KY

Brenda Sharon Banks

Brenda Banks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Everidge Funeral Home - Whitesburg on Jun. 23, 2025.

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Brenda Sharon Banks, daughter of the late Otis and Vivian Kincer Craft was born May 29, 1943 in Jenkins, Kentucky. She entered eternal life Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Letcher Manor Nursing Home, being 82 years and 23 days of age at the time of passing.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all that knew her. She worked at Whitesburg Appalachian Hospital for 27 years before retiring. She enjoyed traveling, camping, reading the bible, listening to gospel music, and spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by two sons; Charles McCray Jr. of Texas and Joe (Nancy) McCray of Jeremiah, Kentucky. One brother; Otis Randall (Kim) Craft of Whitesburg, Kentucky. Nine Grandchildren; Carrie, T.J, Casey, Keeston, Daniel, Phillip, Justin, Vivian, Nick and nine great grandchildren.

Also surviving are a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing.

She was preceded in death by two sons; Tim McCray and Greg McCray; One sister, Sheila Wilson and one brother Roger Craft

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