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Frances Harriet Banner obituary, Newland, NC

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Obituary published on Legacy.com by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Frances Harriet Banner was born on July 15,1948. Frances grew up in Avery County and was crowned the youngest Miss Mountain Laurel in 1964 while attending Newland High School, graduating in 1966. She was a lifelong resident of Newland, NC and remained connected to her community throughout her life. Frances went to be with the Lord on November 06, 2024 at the age of 76.After completing High School, Frances attended East Tennessee State University and then began her career serving Avery County in the offices of the Avery County Register of Deeds & the Clerk of Court. Beginning in 1991, Frances served on the Avery County School Board for a total of 12 years. Frances found her true calling at Linville Land Harbor where she served as a valued employee for 33 years. Upon her Retirement she was named Grand Marshal of the July 4th Parade. Frances loved singing and dancing. She was an active member of Victory Baptist Church in Newland, NC where she worshiped with her church family. Fraces greatest joy in life was her son Patrick, his wife Bonnie and granddaughter Lily.Left to cherish her memory is her beloved son R. Patrick Banner and wife Bonnie Shell Banner, granddaughter Lily Banner (Newland), brother Frederick B. Banner Jr. (WA), brother Phillip Banner (Newland),Christine Rudolf (HI), George Banner (HI), Jarrod Banner (Newland), Jamie Banner(Shelby), Samuel Banner (WA), Jason Banner (Newland), Christy Ray (Newland), her lifelong friends Kaye Hughes Greene, Aleta Daniels Fields, Molly Greene Holden and many cousins.Frances was preceded in death by parents, Frederick B. Banner, Murl Tolley Banner, cousin Lila Jean Braswell Hensley, cousin Sharon Tolley Pitman and dear friend Tobi Ledford.The family would like to thank cousin Brenda Tolley Duncan(VA) as well as Susan Clark and staff with Hospice and Home Care of the Blue Ridge for their outstanding care and compassion.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice and Home Care of the Blue Ridge or Victory Baptist Church Newland.A Celebration of Life will be held at 12pm on Saturday, November 16,2024 at Crossnore First Baptist Church (220 Crossnore Drive, Crossnore, NC).
Celebration of Life
Saturday, November 16, 2024
12:00 PM -
Crossnore First Baptist Church
220 Crossnore Dr
Newland NC 28657
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(828) 733-5243
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Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home
296 Ash St
Newland NC - 28657
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(828) 733-2121
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