Toft Funeral Home and Crematory
2001 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: 419-625-8816
Website: http://www.toftfh.com
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Sharon C. (Gilbert) Banks, 51, of Sandusky, passed away late Thursday evening, April 3, 2014 after a history of illness.
She was born on August 13, 1962 in Evanston, Illinois, and lived in Sandusky since 1995.
She was a 1980 graduate of Evanston Township High School, and graduated from cosmetology school in Chicago, Illinois.
Sharon enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandkids, and watching movies. She was baptized at Second Baptist Church, but had been attending Family Worship Center with Pastor King.
Sharon is survived by her father and mother, Tom & Trudel Knox of Waukegan, Illinois; husband, Dorian Banks, Sr.; children, Dorian (Tiffany) Banks, Jr, Chavonne Banks, Mercedes Banks, Clifford (Aerius) Banks, and Denzel Banks, all of Sandusky; brothers, Heath (Danette) Knox and Marlon Gilbert, Sr., both of Chicago, Illinois; sisters-in-law, Paulette Banks-Hereford and Julienne Watt, both of Sandusky; aunt, Oweaner Watkins; uncle, Melvin (Inez) Patterson; special friends, Shajauna Davis and Mary Taylor; 11 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and many more who adored her.
She was preceded in death by her father, Clifford Gilbert; daughter, Stacy Banks; brothers, Lynol Gilbert and Tommie Onya Knox; four aunts; parents-in-law, Robert & Gwendolyn Banks; and a great niece.
Friends may call on Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 12 (Noon) until time of funeral services at 1 P.M. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1215 Pierce St., Sandusky. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Sharon's name to the family.
Condolences and gifts of sympathy may be made to the family by visiting www.toftfh.com. Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, is handling arrangements.
