Clara Sykes Banks

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. , age 90 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Tuesday, December 15, 2020.  Mrs. Banks was born in Carnesville, Georgia, a daughter of the late Thurmond and Inez Epps Sykes Whitsel, was a homemaker and cooked at Katherine’s Kitchen in Pendergrass, Georgia for some twenty years.  Mrs. Banks was a member of White Plains Baptist Church and in addition to her parents is preceded by her husband, Lathan Freeman Banks, daughters, Carol Ivester and Donna Payton.  Brother, Clifford Sykes, sister, Bonnie Sue Patterson and step-father, Ardell Whitsel.

Survivors include a daughter, Lynda Bruce of Jefferson, two sons, Larry Banks and his wife Gail of Jefferson, James Banks and his wife Debi of Talmo.  Two sisters, Joyce Gray of Carnesville, and Mary Helen Whitlock of Homer.  Thirteen grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, and one soon to be great grandchild also survive.

Graveside services will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 18, 2020 from the White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Cary Pittman officiating.  Gentlemen honored as pallbearers are Dusty Banks, Kyle Banks, Chris Stewart, Travis Payton, Wesley Payton and Eddie Stoyle.  Randy Payton will serve as an honorary pallbearer.  The family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the funeral home.  Those attending the visitation and service are asked to maintain safe social distancing and wear masks to control the spread of the COVID Virus.

Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467

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