Lelia Kate Bankston Obituary
The memory of Lelia Kate Bankston in Bryan, Texas, who passed away on April 1, 2025 at the age of 90, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lelia Kate Bankston to pay them a last tribute.
As Lelia Kate departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Lelia Kate may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Lelia Kate leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Otho Drake and Mildred Drake. She is survived by: her husband Charles Bankston; her daughters, Nancy Bankston and Jenny Lenz; her grandson Drake Howard; and her caregivers, Amy Wolfgang and Karen Foreman.
Visitation was held on Sunday, April 6th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Hillier Funeral Home & Cremations (2301 E 29th St, Bryan, TX 77802). A funeral service was held on Monday, April 7th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church (1100 Carter Creek Pkwy, Bryan, TX 77802).
Her work expanded into special projects with The George & Barbara Bush Foundation.
