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Obituary For Emma Lou Bannister
Emma Lou (short for LouVeda) Bannister was born on December 27,1923 to the parentage of Mr. Henry Lowe and Mrs. Martha Lowe in Sylvester, Georgia. She was one of 12 children, with four brothers and seven sisters. Her parents and all her siblings preceded her in death.
A Time to Live
With only a second-grade education she set out into the world to find a path of her own. Somewhere along the way she met Jesus and received Him as her LORD and Savior. She took His hand and never let go and never looked back.
On March 31,1941 she married Fred D. Bannister, of Perry, Georgia; who preceded her in death in August of 1998. Together, she and her husband joined Saint James C.M.E. Church of Perry and built a life of faithful service to both the church and the community. In the early years, she sang in the choir, served as a Stewardess, and was a member of the Missionary Board. Later, she had the opportunity to serve with the Feed My Sheep ministry, which bridged the gap between the church and the community. Before stepping down, she served as a greeter for many years. In 2017, at the age of 94, she renewed her confession of faith and was baptized again at Saint James C.M.E. Church.
She was full of life, very creative, encouraging, and kind. One of her gifts was the ministry of helps; she would help anyone if she was able, and she never met a stranger. She loved to cook and garden and was always willing to teach others what she had learned. She was very funny and had a gift for witty one-liners. Laughter, she believed, was good for the soul.
A Time to Die
On Tuesday July 14, 2026, surrounded by family, she was welcomed into her heavenly home.
James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
A Time to Remember
She was preceded in death by sons; Fred Bannister, Jr. and his wife (Gisela), Billy R. Bannister, and Larry K. Bannister.
The legacy of her life is left to Laverne Friday (Gene) of Warner Robins, GA., Charles Bannister of Boston, MA., Paulette Bannister of Warner Robins, GA., Annette Thompson of Kansas City, KS., and Agnes Killens of Fort Valley, GA. Also left to cherish her memory, are 20 grandchildren, 26 great grands, nieces and nephews. As well as others that were very dear and close to her.
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Add A CondolenceMrs Emma saved my son's life after he drank gasoline from a nehi soda bottle by mixing an egg to make him throw up.
I remember as a little girl visiting grandmother with my mom and brother Kéto in the summer and having to wake up early to help her gather eggs out of the chicken coop. This particular day, I had scratched my leg on the chicken wire and it bled badly. And grandma told me to have Jason, the family German Shepherd to lick it so it could heal. I was sooo scared but I did what she said and sho' nuff, within a few days it scabbed over. One of the many home remedies my grandma swore by I still use today...well not this one! LOL! I will see you again Grandmother and thank for every ride to the peach orchard, every whippin' with the switch, every cooking lesson and every demonstration on how to love others! Granddaughter Roslyn, Maurice, Mikayla, and Brandan Jackson
Mrs Emma Lou family and friends you will be missed. GOD HAS YOU NOW Blessing Del
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May God be with Mother Bannister's family today and always. My prayers goes out to her family
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We will miss you
Family ❤️ forever in my prayers. Psalm 91st chapter 🙏
Verne and Missie Redfearn express deepest sympathy during the loss of your mother; Emma L Bannister. Our prayers are with the family.
Sending prayers and love to my family. Love you all - Theresa aka ReRee
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