Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Hardy Wilbanks, age 83, of Jefferson, who entered into rest Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Mrs. Wilbanks was born in Winder, Georgia, a daughter to the late Hoyt and Thelma Sims Hardy. Mrs. Wilbanks was a graduate of Athens Technical College, a retired Licensed Practical Nurse and an employee of the Jackson Herald for many years. Mrs. Wilbanks was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, together with her late husband Tom, enjoyed maintaining the grounds around the First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wilbanks was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Charles Wilbanks, grandson, Kory Potts, brother, Hoyt Hardy Jr. and her sister, Louise White.
Survivors include her son and daughter in law, Damon and Janice Wilbanks, of Jefferson; daughter and son in law, Kelli and Jeff Potts of Jefferson; grandchildren, Shawn and Casey McNally, Tyler and Carla Truelove, Kyle and Chelsey Potts; great grandchildren, Kade McNally, Graciebeth and Ty Trulove, and Katypaige Potts. Sisters, Bobbie Skinner, Jane Phillips, Myra Brock and a brother, Jerry Hardy also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 18, 2014 at 4:00pm in the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Dr. Michael Helms officiating along with family members. The burial will follow in the Woodbine Cemetery with Fred Glass, Fred Gurley, Larry Hardy, Phil Thurmond, Buddy Long, Mitch Brock and Jimmy Gooch honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Friday, April 18, 2014 from 3-4pm in the First Baptist Church of Jefferson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Serenity Personal Care Home, 1442 Johnson Mill Rd, Jefferson, Georgia 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467.
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