Ottie Weems Bankston Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Ottie Weems Bankston of Laurel, Mississippi, whose life came to an end on March 24, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ottie Weems Bankston or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her mothers, J. O. Weems and Bessie Myers Weems; and her siblings, Lillie Mae Patrick, Geneva Mansell, Ruth Malone, Clarence "Buddy" Weems, Jimmie Lee Weems and Terry J. Weems.
She is survived by: her husband Frank "Shorty" Bankston; her daughters, Debbie Haas (Ed) and Deidra Baucum (Marlan); her grandchildren, Haleigh Barlow (Brett), Hannah Rayner (Luke), Daniel Haas (Abbey) and Bryant Baucum (Emma); her great grandchildren, Claire, Finleigh Barlow, Camden Kitchens, Colton, Riley and Cooper Haas; her sister Faye Sumrall-Wolgamott; and her caregiver Cynthia McGee.
Visitation was held on Thursday, March 27th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Memory Chapel Funeral Home (3100 Audubon Dr, Laurel, MS 39440). A funeral service was held on Friday, March 28th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
