Willa Mae Banks

Willa Banks, 92 years of age, transitioned this life on January 5, 2023 at Promedica Skilled Nursing Home. She was surrounded by family and at peace. Willa was born June 19th, 1930 in Sandusky, Ohio to the union of William and Zera Day. Willa was raised in Toledo, Ohio by stepfather Peter and Zera Williams. She was a 1948 graduate of Whitney High School and longtime member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church under the Leadarship of Pastors Allen Roach and Cedric Brock. Willa worked as a Floor Secretary at the Maumee Valley Hosptial (UTMC) for 20 years. Upon retirement "Nana" as she was affectionately known, followed her love for children into the Child Care Field and Foster Parenting, which she did until her health became an issue.

Willa was preceded in death by her parents Willam Day and Zera (Peter) Williams; her husband, Calvin Banks, Sr. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Arthur Dunson, Jr.; daughter, Margo Woodard; God Daughter, Ruth Clark; stepsons, Rev. Calvin Banks, Jr., Rev. Darian Banks; grandchildren, Jeffrey Woodard, Jr., Heather Woodard; Great Granddaughter, Kouri Woodard; cousins, James Hayes, Elizabeth Hayes, Sharon Jones, Fedder Hayes; a host of family, friends and the children she cared for.

The family will receive guests Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, 831 North Detroit Ave (419) 246-8561). Funeral Services will begin Thursday at 11:00 am at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. The Burial will be private

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in Willa 's memory.

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