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Sherri Michelle Bankston

The funeral service for Sherri Michelle Bankston will be 10 a.m., Friday, January 31st, at Wellman Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, January 30th at Riverwood Family and will resume from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Friday at Wellman.

Sherri Michelle Hughes Miller Bankston, 56, of Bogue Chitto, died January 25, 2025, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. She was born in Tulsa OK, on December 22, 1968, to Clarence D. Hughes and Sherry Joan Roberson Miller.

Michelle loved Jesus above all else. It was her desire that everyone knew the love that Jesus gave, and she was a witness to everyone she met of that love. She was a member of Wellman Baptist Church. She had a contagious laugh; everyone who knew her knew when she walked into a room the atmosphere changed. Michelle was generous and compassionate and found great pleasure in helping anyone in need. She truly loved being “Nonnie” to her grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Ernest and Zelma Roberson and Clarence and Velma Hughes.

She is survived by her parents, William Kent Miller and Sherry Joan Miller; children, Marissa Reynolds and Lauren Keely Bankston; brothers and sisters, Crystal Shamille Rowell, William Kelly Miller (Crystal Nicole), Tammy Robinson (Gary), Todd Miller (Heather), Tiffany Horn (Jeff), Dwaina Smith, Samuel Hughes, Daniella Hughes; seven grandchildren, Braylen Pappas, Avree Pappas, Isabella Pappas, Rylee Reynolds, Brantley Reynolds, Derek Reynolds, and William R. Reynolds; nieces and nephews, Alexandria Rowell, Shelbie Daivs, Kinley Sullivan, Preslie Surface, Jayda Savoy, Jovie Savoy, Jacy Miller, Janson Miller, Jersey Miller, Jetson Miller, Jiles Miller, Brendan Robinson, and Macie Robinson. friend, Michelle Greer She is also survived by her faith family at Wellman Baptist Church.

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  • Comment Link Cothron Sunday, 09 February 2025 02:59 posted by Cothron

    I will miss her dearly. She was an Angel. I will never meet another person who loved life and her family. She always put everyone else first. I know she is Heaven laughing and flying around cause she was an Angel. You will always be with me in my heart.

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  • Comment Link Nancy Carpenter Friday, 31 January 2025 08:40 posted by Nancy Carpenter

    I will miss my dear friend of 38 yrs. She was such a shining light to all who knew her.
    Her smile lit up a room , her infectious laugh she was a precious friend.
    But this I know , she loved her family.
    Her grandchildren , her girls and her mother and father. But she loved the Lord above all
    We had many talks and these things I knew about Michelle without a shadow of a doubt
    My prayers will be with all her family.
    I do know I’ll see her again one day.
    Till that day my friend , you will never be forgotten. Thank you my sweet friend for the years of friendship. ❤️

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  • Comment Link Andrea Beeson Waldrop Wednesday, 29 January 2025 13:46 posted by Andrea Beeson Waldrop

    My sincere condolences to the family and friends of precious Michelle.
    We met in the 7th grade at Lipsey and remained friends for over 40 years! And tho we didn’t hang out often, if we ever ran up on each other in town or wherever, it was like a family reunion! She was the sweetest soul! Always smiling and always so happy and bubbly! Always brightened my day to see her and catch up!
    My thoughts and prayers go out to her family now, and in the days, weeks and years to come! She will be greatly missed!
    Rest in peace, my dear sister in Christ! And I will see you soon! Love ya!

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  • Comment Link Jen Steuerwald Tuesday, 28 January 2025 15:25 posted by Jen Steuerwald

    My heart is so broken at the loss of this wonderful, beautiful lady I’m praying for her family, her friends and every person who knew her because the void in their lives with her being gone is going to be big and hard to fill. Many prayers are being lifted.

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  • Comment Link Lynn Tuesday, 28 January 2025 12:38 posted by Lynn

    Words will never be able to express the gratitude and honor my family and I had to know Michelle. She knew my parents, as well as myself, years before I met her. She always recalled so many details of life. She cherished everyone and everything! My first thought when I heard the news was that I knew she was saved, therefore we would meet again! She was the most precious angel to my mother at Halo Havens, as well as her daughter Keely. Her grandkids are exceptional individuals and I know her entire family was blessed by her! It doesn’t seem real, but I know where Michelle is and I can’t wait to see her again!! Michelle thank you for everything you did for everyone!! I will forever have you near my heart ?

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  • Comment Link Sharon Bullock Tuesday, 28 January 2025 10:46 posted by Sharon Bullock

    To family and friends of Michelle, I am sorry for the loss of such a loving member of your family. Michelle always had a smile on her face. She loved God, family, friends & sure proud of her children and those grandchildren. I will keep each of you in my prayers throughout the days ahead. May God give you peace and comfort.
    Love to all, Sharon Bullock.

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