Earnestine Bankston

Earnestine E. Bankston, also known as “Earnie”, was born on August 7, 1962, in Columbus, Ohio, to Sylvia E. Bankston and Laverne R. Bankston.

Earnie was an East High School graduate, Class of 1980, where she was a Tigerette. Earnie was an amazing woman to so many people. A mother, grandmother, affectionately known as GG, sister, fiancé, aunt, and friend. Earnie was a classy woman. She loved to dress up and match from head to toe. She was sharp.

Earnie was smart, a hard worker, resilient and passionate. She was selfless. Earnie paid it forward. She was always willing to help others. She was a caregiver for many years. Earnie had a happy soul. She loved spending time with her darling daughter and precious granddaughter, having “girls” day. She was so proud of them both. Earnie enjoyed cooking, shopping, entertaining family and friends, dancing, and decorating for the holidays. She also enjoyed taking pictures to capture the memories. Earnie loved to travel with her fiancé, attend live shows, fine dining, and live life to the fullest. She was loved by so many. She was beautiful inside and out. Above all things, Earnie was a God-fearing woman. She will be immensely missed but never forgotten.

Earnie is preceded in death by, her parents, Sylvia E. Bankston and Laverne R. Bankston; four sisters; and one brother.

Earnie leaves to cherish her memories, her darling daughter, Porchia Bankston; precious granddaughter, Alanna VanBuren; caring fiancé, Dextray Barnett; loving family, sister, Ruby Bankston_Steele; brother, Alfonso (Karen) Bankston; great nieces; great nephews; other relatives and friends.

Public Visitation 12-1:00pm Saturday, October 17, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.