Sarah Powell Bankston Cooper
May 22, 2016
Sarah Powell Bankston Cooper, 88, passed away May 22, 2016 at Kingston Care Center in Sylvania, OH. Born in Minter City, MS, she came to Toledo in 1954 and joined Braden United Methodist Church. She served faithfully as a communion steward, Women's Circle Guild and their Wedding of Roses, Hospitality Committee and the United Methodist Women. She was employed by Toledo Building Services retiring in 1995.She was preceded in death by her parents, three sons, William, David and Johnny Bankston and 14 siblings. She leaves to cherish her memory daughters, Lula M. Bankston, Flora J. Bankston of Westerville, OH; sons, James E. (Cheryl) Bankston and Willie R. Bankston; brother, Lewis B. Powell of Holland, OH; sister, Neomia Powell; 17 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Visitation will be Friday 4- 7 p.m. Dale-Riggs Funeral Home Chapel, with family hour Friday 10:00 a.m. followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Braden United Methodist Church, Rev. William C. Davis officiant, Rev. Wynston Dixon Pastor, interment Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. www.dalefh.com
Sarah Powell Bankston Cooper, 88, passed away May 22, 2016 at Kingston Care Center in Sylvania, OH. Born in Minter City, MS, she came to Toledo in 1954 and joined Braden United Methodist Church. She served faithfully as a communion steward,... View Obituary & Service Information