Gladys P. Banner

1918 - 2011

Gladys P. Banner obituary, 1918-2011, Clemmons, NC

BORN

1918

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Frank Vogler & Sons

2849 Middlebrook Drive

Clemmons, North Carolina

Gladys Banner Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 18, 2011.

CLEMMONS- Gladys Phelps Banner, 93, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at Hickory Grove AME Zion Church on Harper Road in Clemmons. Entombment will be in Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons.
Mrs. Banner married John S. Banner Sr. in 1946 in Clemmons. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed arts and crafts, baking, and singing. She was an active community volunteer, very active in her church, Agricultural Extension Service, 4H Club Leader, and the planning committee for Bermuda Run.
Surviving are her daughter, Brenda Banner of Clemmons; one grandson, Lane Banner of Clemmons; close niece, Sandra Bray of Clemmons; two close nephews, Raymond (Victoria) Phelps, and Albert Phelps all of Clemmons; sister-in-law, Dora Anthony of Pfafftown; a brother-in-law, George (Elizabeth) Banner of Winston-Salem; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John S. Banner Sr., her parents, Hood and Estella Phelps, one son, John Smith Banner Jr., three brothers, Hood Phelps Jr., Warren Robert Phelps, John Albert Phelps, and her sisters, Ella Mae Phelps, Annie Imes, and Thelma Archie.
Memorials may be made to the Life Center of Davidson County.
Visitation will be one half hour prior to the service at the church.
View Gladys' life story at www.FrankVoglerandSons.com.

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September 30, 2011

Carolyn Sidwell

Brenda-Ms. Gladys is singing in the BIG choir now-Sending love and prayers to you.

September 23, 2011

Brenda and Famiy,
May God sustain you in your time of grief and sorrow!
Linda Thompson Totten

September 20, 2011

Kay (Byerly) Broom

September 19, 2011

Gloria Moore

Brenda,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. You and your family have my deepest sympathy. I think of you often.

September 19, 2011

Shelby & Charles Turner

Brenda and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will remember your mother for her sweet disposition and her lovely smile. May God bless you all.

September 19, 2011

Alvin & Joyce Daniels

Brenda,

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. We will keep you and Lane in our prayers over the coming days.

September 19, 2011

Janet Walser

I used to love to go to John and Glady's house where she cooked for us..great neighbors..very loving and gracious folks, has been many years since I have seen them. Praying for you Brenda and family.

September 19, 2011

Betty Gregg

Dear Brenda and family so sorry to hear of yours moms death but just thank God for the good days you had togeather for so long and remember sorrow is not forever LOVE IS. David and Betty M. Gregg

September 19, 2011

Regina Banner-Webb

Brenda,

I'm so sorry to hear of Aunt Glady's passing. I understand the loss you feel and I wish you much comfort.

September 19, 2011

Jo Ann Poston

Precious Brenda,

I was so sorry to hear of your loss; and yet we both know she is now completely free of all earthly limitations. She may even be having a full-blown conversation with my Sonny! Please feel the big hug I'm sending...

September 19, 2011

Delana Sellars

We are truly going to miss Gladys. I have nothing but great memories of her. Brenda and Lane, stayed prayed up! Love you both very much! Brenda, you was a great care giver. Gladys was truly greatful to have you right by her side. From Delana

September 19, 2011

Mel White

To the family: I have been following the "old" African American families in Clemmons for years and this includes the Phelps and Banners. Ms. Gladys and her Phelps family were iconic with me. May you all be at peace with her transition and carry on her community leadership.

September 19, 2011

Shirley Spencer

Brenda,
I am saddened at the loss of your Mother Mrs. Gladys, but you always took such great care of her and gave her such dignity.I wish you and Lane peace and God's Grace.
Shirley

September 18, 2011

Brenda, so sorry..I know where you are and the loss you feel.
Love Betty

September 18, 2011

Ricco & Linda Bryant

Brenda & Lane,

We were so sorry to hear about Aunt Gladys and although we can’t be with you while you remember her, please know that you both are in our thoughts and we send you our love and hugs from Ohio. May your special memories of Aunt Gladys help ease your grief.
Love,
Linda Carol and Ricco (or as Aunt Gladys called him “Fluffy”)

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