Jenell Banks Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Jenell Banks of Hazard, Kentucky. Jenell, born on October 1, 1938, passed away on September 16, 2026. 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 Jenell Banks to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her mother Beatrice Saylors Epperson; her boyfriend Jess Wooten; her son Paul Banks; her daughter-in-law Mickey Banks; her sisters, Wanda Walker and Helen Clark; and her sisters-in-law, Zola Holland and Maxine Barnett.
She is survived by: her sister Wilma Jean Smith (Bulin Straighter); her sons, Kenny Banks of Huntsville, Mark, Rick and Cecil Banks of Hazard, Kentucky.; her grandchildren, Kim Bridges (Jason), Kendra Bowling (Anthony), Natasha Daugherty (Zach), Mallorie Gross (Austin), Paula Kay, Ricky Ray, Chelsea, John Paul, Regina and Amber Banks; and her great grandchildren, Johnathan, Abby, Jake Bridges and Rilie Bowling.
Visitation was held on Saturday, September 19th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home (301 E Main St, Hazard, KY 41701). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 19th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
