Misako Bannister Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Misako Bannister (Belton, South Carolina), who passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Misako Bannister to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her spouse Ottis Leon Bannister; her parents, Toshiichi Tomioka and Chiyo Hirayama Tomioka; and her siblings-in-law, G. Alfred Bannister and Nettie Bell Bannister.
She is survived by: her brother-in-law Dean Bannister (Wendell); her sibling's children, Dawn Cothran (Danny), Lisa Shaw (Keith), Kayla Hanks (Phillip), Blake Shaw (Matraca) and Katelyn Moss (Chris); her close friend Valerie Miller; Tripp, Dean, Aiden Moss, Jake, Henry Hanks, Maxwell Shaw and Ava.
Visitation was held on Sunday, January 11th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM at the Cox Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service was held on Sunday, January 11th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Cox Funeral Home (201 River St, Belton, SC 29627).
Flowers will be accepted or memorials can be made to Hospice of the Upstate or Belton Church of God.
