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Lisha Banks Obituary

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Lisha Ann Banks, 74, of Charlotte, N.C., died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at home.

Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at Leek & Sons Funeral Home, 1215 W. Bradley Ave., Urbana. Graveside services will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Mount Hope Cemetery, Urbana.

Published by The News-Gazette on Sep. 24, 2025.

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Vickie Bostic-Smith

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Linda Harris

September 30, 2025

Such sad news to hear of her passing.... She was one of the best ladies I have ever known - prayers for Nathaniel and her boys

Gloria J Brown Johnson

September 29, 2025

That SMILE.... To Nate and the Family. Gloria from Philly

Jalaine Chisholm

September 29, 2025

My fondest memory of Lisha was she was always so sweet and she had a beautiful big smile that could light up a room.
You are at rest my friend and in the glorious presence of our Lord! Sending love and prayers to Nate, the family and all who love and miss her.

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Sep

27

Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Leek & Sons Funeral Home - Urbana Champaign Chapel

1215 W. Bradley Ave., Urbana, IL

Sep

27

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

Bethel AME Church

Champaign, IL

Sep

27

Graveside service

12:30 p.m.

Mt. Hope Cemetery

Urbana, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Leek & Sons Funeral Home - Urbana Champaign Chapel

1215 W. Bradley Ave., Urbana, IL 61801

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