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Laforest Neville Banks

Passed 08/23/2020

Obituary For Laforest Neville Banks

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.


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From Brenda "Bang"Burwell "

Ernie my sincere condolences to you and your children and grandchildren in the lost of your beautiful wife LaForest .... May you take comfort to know she in the arms of our Lord and Savior. We all have to make that journey , don't know how and don't know when, but rejoice in the fact of the love she shared while she was here on this Earth. Cuz my prayers and love go out to you all at this time... May she Rest in eternal peace

My condolences and sympathy to the family, during this period of time, rest in peace Mrs. Punchie and thankyou for everything, a beautiful woman and you will be missed. Bro Hughes and all the Dominion personnel.

Condolences, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.Juanita,Jerrell, Kimberley,Vernon,Archie and Lamahre.

OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY WE ARE SENDING OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOU ALL LOVE THE BULLOCK FAMILY RIH AUNT PUNCHIE

My sincere condolences to the family. May the love and peace of God comfort each of you during this sorrowful time.

Ernie, so sorry to hear of Punchie's death. She was such a sweet person, I'll never forget the wonderful meals she served me at Sister's when I came to town and our childhood days as "south-side kids" She will truly be missed. May God be with you and the boys. I will live-stream service from NC and be in touch with you. Your cousin, Gwen

Arizona family is keeping their family back there the Banks family in prayer let your spirits be uplifted and know that she's resting peacefully in the presence and in the hands of the Almighty much love Bonita Harris and her family

R.I.P. aunt Punchie you will always be loved and always be missed.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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