Edna Irene Banks

Edna Irene Banks was born on January 10, 1930, in Midwood, Virginia. She was the beloved daughter of late Alice and Edward (Bub) Banks. After a brief yet extensive illness, God stretched out his hand and called her home on August 30, 2023, at home in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Edna was educated in Chambersburg County public schools and graduated in the early 1950s with her diploma. While working at the Gettysburg Shoe Factory, she partnered with Chambersburg Hospital Nursing Internship program where she received an associate degree and license in Nursing in 1958. Edna was employed at South Mountain Restoration Center, where she retired in the early 1980's and then returned to work at Piney Mountain Nursing Facility, and private in-home nursing care. Dedicated to her church, Corpus Christi Catholic Church of Chambersburg, Edna participated in various ministries. She was a member of the CCW Council of Catholic Women, Eucharist Minister, and sponsored several international dinners for charity. Her love for music was truly special and she loved singing with a gospel chorus in the past. Edna was a caring, humorous, and loving person. Those who knew her best knew she was a traveler and horticulturalist. One of her most famous adventures were traveling to Rome to meet Pope John Paul II as he celebrated his 25th year of priesthood. The pope at the time was canonizing the first African American bishops for United States and she was one of 400 African Americans to be invited. Edna was recognized within the local news for her excursion and also received a special rosary while there. She loved to shop and spending time with her family. She loved her sons, her granddaughter, and her great granddaughter, especially. The laughter you would hear often from her conversing with friends or the smile she greeted you with every time she saw you was overly contagious and heartfelt. Edna always had a sharp mind and could tell you about daily news events and how it related to history. Though she no longer is here physically on earth, the memories of Edna will be cherished in the hearts of many forever. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Thomas Williams and Benjamin Banks; and sister-in-laws, Ava Williams, and Margaret Scott Banks. Edna leaves behind precious memories of her sons, David (Joan) Rideout and Eugene Rideout of Chambersburg, PA; a granddaughter, Electa Rideout of Chambersburg, PA; a great granddaughter, Ahsia Thomas of Chambersburg, PA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will cherish the memories of her forever. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the Corpus Christi Catholic Church. The family will receive visitors Wednesday, September 6, 2023, from 12 noon - 2:00 p.m. at Sellers Funeral Home. There will also be a time of visitation for one hour prior to the Mass. Online condolences can be made at sellersfuneralhome.com.

Edna Irene Banks

January 10, 1930 - August 30, 2023