LaForest "Punchie" N. Banks, 75, of Richmond, died August 23, 2020. Surviving are her husband, Ernest W. Banks; two sons, Ernie W. and Michael A. Banks; two stepdaughters, Lavonda Hickman (Joe) and Donna Pride; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Jane Hicks and Phyllis Page (Alfred); brother, Sterling Neville (Vickie); nieces and nephews; cousins, devoted Delorise W. Lambert; other relatives and friends. She was co-owner of Sisters Cafe. There will be a walk through visitation at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. on Friday, August 28 from 6 to 7 p.m. and where funeral services will be Saturday, August 29 at 1 p.m. Rev. Russell Banks, officiating. Interment private. Live streaming at www.scottsfuneralhome.com.