Mary Lou Banks Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Mary Lou Banks in LaGrange, Georgia, born in LaFayette, Alabama, whose life came to an end on September 23, 2024 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Capp Williams and Mary Francis Spence; her children, Dorothy Ann Banks and Frank Thomas Jr.; her sisters, Sara Ellis Spence and Alice Bryant; her grandson Earnest Keith Crowley; and her son-in-law Arthur Epps.

She is survived by: her children, Linda Richmond (Jerald) of Valley, AL, Teresa Epps (Arthur) of LaGrange, GA, Ricky Thomas (Regina) of LaGrange, GA and David Thomas of LaGrange, GA; her granddaughter Tara Banks of Valley, AL; her children, Katarika Lewis (Jason) of Sharpsburg, GA, Titianna Thomas of LaGrange, GA, Jeremiah Thomas (Crystal) of Baltimore, MD, LaGuardia Moore of Anniston, AL, Marcus Cotton of LaGrange, GA, Zachary Jamal Crowley (Krysten) of Columbia, SC, Earnest K. Johnson of LaGrange, GA, Nicketa L. Johnson of LaGrange, GA, Franderick Johnson of LaGrange, GA, Chris Slay of Valley, AL and Mia Bailey of Opelika, AL; her siblings, Lily Brock (Bobby) of Auburn, AL, Ella Avery of Lafayette, AL and Albert Spence (Annie Pearl) of Lafayette, AL; her friend Minister Mary Foster; and her caregiver Nikki. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family.

Visitation was held on Saturday, September 28th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Lakes-Dunson-Robertson Funeral Home (100 Corporate Plaza Dr, LaGrange, GA 30241). A celebration of life was held on Sunday, September 29th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location.