Mary Elizabeth Banks

Mary E. Banks (nee Green), 89, of Millville, passed away on February 10, 2026, at the Maurice House assisted living facility in Millville.

She was predeceased by; her husband Harry J. Banks; her mother, Ida S. Green (nee Davis); her father, Oliver W. Green; and brother Oliver W. (Butch) Green, Jr., She is survived by; her brother, Frank M. Green, II (wife Ila Mae), and several nieces and nephews.

Mary grew up in Fortescue, NJ, attended Downe Township Elementary School and graduated from the Bridgeton High School Class of 1954. She went to church most of her life and had accepted Christ as her Savior and was Baptized at an early age. She married her late husband, Harry J. Banks at the Fortescue Chapel. She loved roller skating in her younger years. In recent years she loved her "Home in the Woods" and loved watching the wildlife "Friends" in her back yard. Many birds visited her bird feeders and bird houses. Deer, raccoons, wild turkeys, squirrels, chipmunks, groundhogs, and many other walks of life would visit her property.

In past years she and her husband Harry attended several local churches and taught AWANA and Sunday School. Mary worked at Armstrong Glass Company in Millville, and at the Millville News-Stand on High Street. She retired from Knowls Pharmacy, a certified cast fitter.

In October 2025 she had taken a fall and broke her hip. She had successful surgery the next day at Elmer Hospital. Mary was sent to Genesis Rehab in Millville, then moved to Maurice House Assisted Living, where she was under Hospice Care. Mary loved having her own apartment at the Maurice House and loved the personal care that she received there. After a few months at the Maurice House, she passed away.

Graveside services will be held privately at Mary's request. In lieu of flowers send donations to Dividing Creek Baptist Church or to your favorite charity. Written condolences can be sent to the family through the funeral home website, www.padgettfuneralhomes.com.