Sue (Flanary) Banks

Sue Flanary Banks, entered eternal life on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky, being 83 years of age at the time of her passing. She was born on October 27, 1941, in Cumberland, Kentucky, to the late Kyle H. and Verna (Day) Flanary.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughters: Mary Lynne Banks Richardson (Marty) of Whitesburg, Kentucky and Amanda Banks Galer (Tyler) of Coos Bay, Oregon; grandchildren: Ashley Holland (Brandon), Nicole Minix (Daniel), Haley Sizemore (Corey), Caidance King, and Kyle Galer; great-grandchildren- Makayla Holland, Hallie Davis, Sophie Grace Holland, Harper Sizemore, and Hannah Sizemore, and one brother, Kyle Flanary (Cindy) of Georgia. She also leaves behind a host of friends and relatives to mourn her passing.

Sue is preceded in death by her husband, Edison Glenn Banks, Sr., son: Edison G. Banks, II, and siblings: Paul Flanary, Billie Christine Hippelheuser, Betty Jo Bullock, Glenn Flanary, and Brenda and Patsy Flanary, who died in infancy.

Sue was married to the love of her life, Edison Glenn Banks, Sr. on March 8, 1960. A devoted wife and mother, Sue dedicated her life to the service of others, especially her family. She worked previously at the Letcher County Co-Op and was a long-time member of the Whitesburg Lion’s Club until her health would no longer allow. She worked tirelessly alongside her son, Edison, gathering donations and working the booths at local festivals. She loved a yard sale and a good road trip with her family. She was a very gifted artist who loved to paint and do various other arts and crafts. She had a passion for Halloween and for dressing up in spooky costumes- often complete with gory makeup- and delighted in the startled reactions and laughter they brought. She loved using her creativity to bring a little fright and a lot of fun to everyone around her.

Sue, known lovingly as Gran to her grandchildren or G.G. to her great-grandchildren, will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from 6:00pm-8:00pm; 5:00pm for family at Letcher Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Letcher Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m., with Bill Craft and Johnny Banks officiating. Burial to follow at the John R. Banks Cemetery on Little Cowan in Whitesburg, Kentucky.