Faye Bankston Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Faye Bankston of Ardmore, Alabama, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 22, 2025 at the age of 82. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Faye Bankston to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her former husband Woodford "Sonny" Royster; her children, Cynthia Royster, Ted Hunt and Darlene Hunt; her parents, Joe Ed Smith and Clara Mills Smith; her grandmother Eliza Ann Smith; her siblings, Ray, Jerry Smith, Arthur Smith, Ronnie Smith and Lola Elwanda Maples; and her brothers-in-law, Glenn Holder, Larry "Buddy" Hobbs and Wayne Swinford.
She is survived by: her husband Jerry Bankston; her children, Trenna Tribble (Steven), Jerome Royster (Lana), Tracey Royster (Cindi) and Scottie Bankston; her siblings, Lela Ann Holder, Carolyn Diane Swinford, Amanda Smith Hobbs and Phillip Smith; and her grandchildren, Brynn Forsyth (Jimmy), Josh Sledge (Felicia), Cassie Smith (Brian), Brittney Lowder (Todd), Jessica Maples (Zach), Amberley Haggermaker (Jeff), Traci Kay Rippey (Bradley), Alanna Haggermaker (Jordan) and Mandi Perroni (Jessie). She is also survived by nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.