Dorothy Banker

Banker, Dorothy Peterson

passed away quietly at home, surrounded by family and friends, to be with her Father and Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Dottie was born November 1, 1935 in Denver, Colorado, the eldest daughter of Robert E. and Dorothy Burnett Peterson. She grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Robert Banker. They were married for 66 years. She attended Queens College in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She and Bob moved to Tampa, Florida in 1961, where he joined the Fowler White Law Firm. They became members of Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church, where Dottie served her Lord in many capacities - as an elder, President of the Presbyterian Women, Bible Moderator, Sunday School teacher, Chairman of the Baptism Guild, and volunteer at the Presbyterian Pre-School for children with special needs.

Dottie was an avid gardner and created beautiful stained glass. She enjoyed tennis, golf and bridge.

As a wife, mother and grandmother, she dedicated her life to her family, her home and her church, with a desire to serve the Lord Jesus Christ in whatever way she could. She wished to have her life remembered as a celebration of God's love.

Dottie is preceded in death by her devoted husband, Robert Banker, and her dear sister, Charlotte Carrell and husband, Finis of Charlottesville, VA.

She is survived by her beloved children, son, David Christopher Banker and wife Jan of Tampa; daughter, Dana Burnett Banker of Fort Lauderdale; daughter, Blair Banker von Kleydorff and husband, Andrew of Smyrna, GA; precious granddaughters, Whitney Jackson and husband, Matt of Tampa, Mackenzie Banker of Barcelona, Kelsey Wiese and husband, Tobias of Berlin, Courtney Lesmes and husband, Andrew of Austin, TX; Meredith and Heidi von Kleydorff of Smyrna; great-grandson, George Banker Wiese; cherished sister, Jean Lesesne and husband, Hank of Chapel Hill, NC; four nieces and one nephew, and many treasured friends.

Services are set for Nov. 29 at 11 am at Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Dr. John T. DeBevoise officiating and reception to follow. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Blount & Curry, MacDill. Burial will be at Myrtle Hill Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church at 3501 W. San Jose St., Tampa, 33629, or the Judeo Christian Health Clinic at 4118 N MacDill Ave., Tampa, 33607.

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