Lavon Elizabeth Banks, born on July 7, 1935, passed away September 12, 2019. She attended East High School and received her Bachelor of Science in Education from The Ohio State University. Lavon worked for Columbus City Schools and Sonshine Christian Academy. She enjoyed music, playing the piano, singing, teaching and volunteering at her church. She once sang at Carnegie Hall. Lavon is preceded in death by her parents, George & Goldie Hammock; brother, Ralph Hammock; and daughter, Karen Banks. Survived by husband, Benny Banks; sons, Kevin (Renita) Banks, Sr., Kenneth (Angelia) Banks, Sr., Kelan (Dawn) Banks, Sr. and Savon Banks; daughters, Kiara, Kayla, Sanae, and Misha; special daughters, Esther and Angela Banks, and Marchia Jones; grandchildren, Shanna, Kevin, Jr., Rashae, Kenneth, Jr., Sydney, Sasha, Kelan II, Jalyn, Darius and Jasmine Byrd, and Joshua Banks; great-grandchildren, Cruz, Kamryn, Ivy Sage, Journee, Aaron III, Gianni, Danny, and Maverick; bonus grandchildren, Najee, Anjenise; and many, many more.
Thursday, September 19, 2019
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St. Paul A.M.E. Church
Thursday, September 19, 2019
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St. Paul A.M.E. Church
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