Kelly Banks 1949-2021

Kelly was born June 23, 1949, in Youngstown, the daughter of Henry W. and Rose Marie Green.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Banks Jr., to whom she was married for 35 years; and a brother-in-law, Paul Centric.

Kelly is survived by her sister, Carol Centric of Cleveland, a nephew, Paul Centric of Columbus; a niece, Jennifer Dieterle of Georgia; and three stepchildren, Suzette Darden of Florida, Robert F. Banks III of Florida and Michele (Jim) Joint of South Dakota; along with other family and friends.

Kelly was a 1967 graduate of Boardman High School. She was a caregiver working for several local agencies providing home health care to the area’s aging and disabled population for 30-plus years. Kelly enjoyed helping others and took pride in her work as an STNA.

Family and friends are invited to calling hours for Kelly Friday, April 23, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m. officiated by the Rev. Edward Noga, at Fox Funeral Home. She will be interred in Lake Park Cemetery in Youngstown.

Due to our current health crisis, COVID-19, anyone attending is asked to please wear a face mask or covering and to please maintain all social-distancing guidelines mandated by the state (6 foot apart and not to linger). Thank you.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox and Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman.

Family and friends of Kelly may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and send condolences to the Banks family.

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