WASHINGTON, GA - Mrs. Geraldine Brown "Dean" Banks, 87, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at her residence on Foxwood Drive.

The service will be private and the family will receive friends at the residence at 850 Foxwood Dr., Apt. 801, Washington, GA 30673.

Mrs. Banks was the daughter of the late Justice David Brown and Nettie Lois Colvard Brown of Wilkes County. She had retired as owner of Dean's Clothing in Lincolnton, GA and was a member of Lincolnton Baptist Church. Dean was very talented and had many interests that included painting and other hobbies that she enjoyed after retirement.

Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Joe F. Banks; two daughters, Rhonda Newberry and husband, Johnny and Joanna Waller and husband, Wade both of Washington; three grandsons, Grif Newberry and wife, Jessica of Greensboro, GA, Wesley Waller and wife, Brandi of Watkinsville, GA and Jacob Waller and wife, Amelia of Athens, GA; five great grandchildren, Madison Newberry, Myla Newberry, Wilkes Waller, Teigen Waller and Jase Waller. Mrs. Banks was preceded in death along with her parents by ten siblings.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to County Line Baptist Church, in care of Mrs. Midge Walker, 815 Walker Rd., Rayle, GA 30660 or to Lincolnton Baptist Church, P.O. Box 357, Lincolnton, GA 30817.

The family would like to thank Inspiring Hospice for the excellent care that was given to Mrs. Banks.

You may sign the family's online guestbook at: www.reesfuneralhome.net .

Rees Funeral Home, 195 N Peachtree St., Lincolnton, GA 706-359-3222 is in care of the arrangements for the Banks family.