Crystal Lynn Banks Obituary

We bid farewell to Crystal Lynn Banks of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 20, 2024 at the age of 56. Crystal touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Josephine Banks (Carter) and William H. Baxter, Sr.; her siblings, Vonzell Holliday, James Banks and William Baxter, Jr. (Little Buddy); her grandparents, George, Mary Carter (Cashaw), Rev. William and Della Baxter; her cousin Dwight Rose; and her close friend Kelli Schatzman.

She is survived by: her daughters, Natasha Banks Walton (Craig) and Shakeyla Paillett of Pittsburgh, PA; her grandchildren, Sayjah, Jayvlon, Ermias, Jazera and Nina; her godchildren, Drue Johnson and Akara Minter; her siblings, Karen Carter Brandon (Wilfred), Paula Carter (Anthony Banks), Terrie Banks (Leah Clayton) of Houston, TX and Ebony Logan of Columbus, OH; her niece Nya Carter; her cousins, Aretha Tillman, Cynthia McCray, Juanita Jones-Howard and Denise Rose; and her close friends, Valerie Joy and Carmella Cook. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.