Elaine Banks 64 of Benton went to be with the Lord on April 12, 2012 with her family by her side. Mrs. Banks was a Christian and loved the Lord and her family with all her heart. She was born on February 6, 1948 to the late, Dall and Phasteen Wilson in Benton, Arkansas. Elaine fought a brave battle against surgery complications. She enjoyed shopping, fishing and working in her flower garden. Her most precious time was spent spoiling her grandbabies. Elaine never met a stranger and always was willing to help anyone in need.
She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Albert and Charles Wilson and one sister, Maria Wilson.
Elaine is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, Tommy Banks; two daughters, Renee Davis and Ronda EzzEldin and her husband, Ahmed; five sons, Roger Bullard Jr. and his wife, Stacy, Paul Wayne Bullard, Shane Banks, Jackie Banks and his wife, Chere and Nathan Banks and his wife, Misti; fourteen grandchildren, Santana, Andrea, Laikin, Tanner, Caleb, Garrett, Logan, Bella, Dalton, Seth, Strody, Hunter, Cassidy and Tristin; one great grandchild, Brayden; one sister, Barbara; six brothers, Dall and his wife, Phyllis, Harry, Robert and his wife, Wendy, Leon and his wife, Madeline, Ronnie and Kenny and his wife, Vickie and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends who all loved her and will miss her dearly.
A celebration of Elaine's life will be held on Monday, April 16, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant with Pastor Rick Grant officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 – 1:00 prior to the service. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Wona Chennault and also to Angel at Select Care for the love and support given to Elaine and to the family. To sign Elaine's online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.