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Jackie was born on Nov 2, 1936 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Luther and Louise Jones. Both preceded her in death. Jackie was the 4th of 8 children. Two of her four sisters, Annjeanette (Jeannie) and Barbara, and two of her three brothers, Donald and Marvin, preceded her in death. Jackie grew up with and married Richard Charles Banks, Sr at 16 in 1952 and had 7 children: Richard (Ricky) Charles Jr. (preceded her in death in 2001), Reginald (Reggie) Clifford, Randall (Randy) Cerome, Regina (Gina) Cynthia , Rosalind (Choo-Choo) Cassandra (Scarbrough, husband Robert), Rene’ (Tank) Charlene, and Ronald (Pooney) Curtis, all having the initials RCB. Both remarried other people but true love never dies. Upon the death of his second wife, Richard and Jackie remarried in 1986 bringing in his son, Ricardo, whom Jackie embraced as her very own. They remained together until Richard’s death in 1994. The joys of her life were all of her children, both natural and acquired. She loved roller skating from 9 years old on, and spent many weekends with her children at the skating rink. Jackie and Richard were baptized as children in the Macedonia Baptist Church, and re-baptized into the Church of Christ in 1993. With Regina and her children, Michael and Tyari by her side, Jackie transcended this life. She would not want a lot of weeping over her. She would want to be remembered for her love for others. We will also remember her for her fashion sense, feistiness, razor sharp tongue, strong will, and her determination to live life to the fullest. She was quite a spitfire. She leaves to mourn two sisters, Glorya and Mary, one brother, Maurice, her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a host of other loved ones and friends.
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by Mahalia Jackson
by Willie Norwood
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by Willie Norwood
January 3rd, 2011 at 4:11 pm
This is a memorial to my mom. Please feel free to add any comments you would like. We will not have the two minutes at the memorial service, so please feel free to do so here….Rosalind
January 4th, 2011 at 11:49 am
Dear Jackie,
My oldest and dearest FRIEND. Over the past fifty two years we have known each other we always had a spiritual connection like sisters. We almost knew each others’ thoughts before we said them. We were each others’ confidante, doctor, lawyer, and psychiatrist (smile).
Our children were always cousins. They were always close. When I moved to Mississippi, the things I missed most were my family and good friends like you. Jackie, even though I know you must make this last journey without any of us, I know we will grieve for you, but God is waiting for you with open arms and much love, along with your family members who have gone on before you.
We will always love you,
Your Best Friend,
Helen Greer-Guinn and Family
Morris, Anthony, Cheryl, Marvin, Charlotte, and Perry Greer
January 4th, 2011 at 11:52 am
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On behalf of the family, we thank you all for your prayers, cards, words of encouragement, etc.
Rosalind
January 6th, 2011 at 1:21 am
Mom:
I think about you everyday. I miss you so very much but I know you are in the presence of the King and our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ. Gone is the pain and suffering you endured for many a years, putting on a brave face for us even though we all knew it bothered you, thinking you were a burden. This was not true. You gave yourself so unselfishly for it was reflectedd in your actions.You are my “SUPER WOMAN” m.om. Your strength and strong will kept you going and I admired you always for that, but memories have replaced your physical being for now, beautiful, wonderful and everlasting memories. God has filled my mind with so many,even though I greive for you, the treasure of what you left behind, will substain me until we are together again. I love you MOM and I thank God for blessing me with a mother like you and know I will forever be gratful to you. I know you’re resting in peace because you are in the arms of the COMFORTER and that in itself brings me great peace. Your peace is now still.
January 7th, 2011 at 5:15 pm
Hello family and friends, I want to give my condolences for my sister-in-law Jackie. I often remember in the early years the times we shared as a family. Eventhough, we are miles apart Jackie has always been in my heart. I know that she has always been a good mother, sister, friend, and sister-in-law. She will be truly missed.
Much love goes out to my nieces and nephews.
Love Aunt Nita
January 8th, 2011 at 1:18 am
Good Morning Rosalind & Family,
I’m sorry to hear of the lost of your mother/grandmother.
You have truly been a great daughter to your “Mother” my heart goes out to
you.
I know that God will bless your mother for all the good things that
she brought to this natural world that we live in. If, I could say
anything it’s that she was a great person to everyone. She was very
encouraging from the time I met her. Never knowing she was your
mother. So the only thing that I can say is be proud that God blessed
you with a mother such as Jackie Banks. Rosalind, I thank you for what you
have been to the church and the community of San Fernando Valley. Keep in
mind that you have been Blessed. Call me if you need me.
Love,Peace and Happiness
Kathryn & Peter Farmer
January 8th, 2011 at 1:24 am
My sister and I cherished the days we were invited to our cousins’, the Banks. Their house in Pittsburgh was always “rockin” – four little boys, three little girls (with a whole lot of hair) and two adults. Breakfast was a festival – a carton of eggs, an entire slab of bacon, a whole loaf of bread and almost a container of grits. Jackie had a way of lining up plates – many plates – overflowing with food – cafeteria style and we ate like no tomorrow.
Christmas was another enjoyment. Our house could never compare to the stuff, stuff and more stuff that couldn’t possibly fit under the Bank’s tree. From a child’s eye it look as if the toy store had emptied into the their living room.
We were fascinated by the Bank’s and how life for so many folks flowed like a well-oiled machine. Jackie kept it flowing and Richard kept us laughing. A crazy house but, nothing but love for Ricky, Reggie, Randy, Regina, Tank, Choo-choo and Poonie
and the cousins, too!
Thank you for the great memories Jackie!
January 8th, 2011 at 1:34 am
Heartbroken cannot even begin to describe the feeling I have of Jackie’s homegoing. She was the salt and pepper of our lives. She was the ringer-leader of prankishness in our large family of children as we grew up.
Jackie was: a diva on roller skates; a math wiz; the little hookey-player who would rather sleep in the school stairwell than attend her elementary classes; one of the brightest youngster in our elementary school; popular, cute as a kitten, naughty, a tom-boy who never avoided a fight;and a loving, beloved little sister and friend. Jackie was my heart(and my headaches)whenever our mother left her in my care. Jackie and our late sister, Barbara kept us laughing with their silly playfullness and jokes long past our bedtimes until we were scolded for not going to sleep. Jackie brought joy and laughter into the hearts of all who met her. She found happiness in her babies and became “Mom” to many not her own. God loved her and called her from us to rest her weary, ill body and we WILL see her again. We will cry and miss her much. But we thank and Praise God for having known this very special woman, who changed us all on her journey through life. Take your rest now, sweet Jackie. I’ll see you soon.
Love, Your Big Sister, Glorya
January 10th, 2011 at 7:29 pm
Hello family and friends, I want to give my condolences. Eventhough, we were miles apart, I often thought about my sister-in-law Jackie in the early days that we shared as a family. She will always have a apecial place in my heart. Wonderful memories live on. I love you Jackie.
To all of my nieces and nephews, I miss and love you so much!
Aunt Nita.
January 20th, 2011 at 9:44 am
Mom, you were a bright light in all of our lives. This website is my token of undying love, thanks and appreciation for the lifetime of love you gave me. You will always be in our hearts. Our memories of you are forever ingrained in our minds. We love you. And until we see each other again….
Your loving middle daughter and fifth child, Rosalind.
January 26th, 2011 at 11:49 pm
Dear Granny,
I wondered for a long time how i would deal with this moment once it came. I tried for years to prepare myself, and think of all the great memories i would have of you once you’d trenscend from this earth, but honestly, there is no real way of preparing yourself for this type of pain. I can recall so many images and memories of you that are embedded in my mind i wish i could just reply them forever. Like the times you would stay up all night with me and talk to me about boys, or when i would invite all my friends over just so you could cuss them out and then give them a kiss right after, or even when i use to play “teacher and student” with you and have you do all my math homework for school (Lets keep that little secret from my parents). Despite everything you were fighting through, you were always there for us and with us and for that granny, I LOVE YOU! I wish you the best up there in heaven, just save a little room for me! Love you granny draws.
Always, Your FAVORITE grandchild
Riana