Betty J. Banks






April 12, 1932 - April 11, 2011
Betty J. Banks, 78, of Culver, passed away at home on April 11, 2011 at 2:50PM
Betty was born on April 12, 1932, in Bryson City, North Carolina, 1 of 5 children
born to Harry and Minnie (Hodge) Dean.
Betty began working at an early age, spending many years living and working at
the Biltmore House in Asheville, N.C..  She met and fell in love with Lloyd Banks
and they were married on Dec 31, 1949 in Hendersonville, N.C..  He preceded her
in death on Dec 1, 2006.
Betty enjoyed quilting, playing BINGO, watching tv, and especially spending time
with her family.
Betty is survived by her daughter Brenda (Tommy) Gravely of Knox, IN, son Jimmy
(Beverly Pyle) Banks of Culver, sister Polly (Robert) Dukes of Kentucky, numerous
grand and great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Donald Banks, 1
brother, and 2 sisters.
A time of sharing memories with the family will be held on Friday, April 15, 2011
from 11:00 AM to 3:00PM EDT at the Odom Funeral Home in Culver.  Rev.
George Heyboer will officiate services at 3:00PM EDT at the funeral home.  
Interment will follow at the Leiters Ford IOOF Cemetery.