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Judy Banks
1949 - 2025
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1949
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Judy Banks Obituary
September 1, 1949 - December 5, 2025
SHADY VALLEY - Judy Banks, age 76, of Shady Valley, TN, passed away Friday morning, December 5, 2025 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born September 1, 1949 to the late Will Walsh and Sally Ellis Walsh.
Judy was a member of Harmon Chapel Christian Church.
Those left to cherish her memories include her husband of 55 years, Jess Banks; daughter, Nikki Gentry and husband Larry, son, Matthew "Matt" Banks; sister, Jean Roark, special nephew, Doug Roark; many friends and her beloved canine companion, Prissy.
Per Judy's wishes no service will be held.
You may visit with the family at the home 471 Plummer Rd., Shady Valley, TN 37688.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Harmon Chapel Christian Church, 1415 Hwy 133, Shady Valley, TN 37688 or Shady Valley Fire Dept. % Conley Gentry 340 Walker Rd., Shady Valley, TN 37688 or Johnson County Rescue and EMS, 203 Vandilla St., Mountain City, TN 376783.
Condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.mountaincityfh.com
The family of Judy Banks has entrusted her care to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church Street, Mountain City, Tennessee 37683.
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