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Nancy Banister

October 30, 1954 — January 18, 2017

Nancy Banister

Nancy G. Banister, 62, of Benton, Arkansas passed away January 18, 2017. She was born October 30, 1954 in Benton, Arkansas to the late William and Lottie Babbitt Ammons.
Nancy was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Fairplay Missionary Baptist Church. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. She enjoyed spending time with them camping and fishing. Her occupation as a registered nurse for over twenty-nine years exemplified her desire to help others. This was also demonstrated by her love of feeding wildlife and birds. Nancy enjoyed many hobbies including flower gardening and shopping.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Gary Ammons.
She leaves to cherish her memories her loving husband of over thirty-nine years, William A. Banister of Benton, Arkansas; two daughters, Jennifer Alexander and husband Richard of Benton, Arkansas and Rachel Banister of Benton, Arkansas; son, William Daniel Ammons and wife Kim of Little Rock, Arkansas; eight grandchildren, Lainy Alexander, Westin Coleman, Andrew Ammons, Hunter Ammons, Alexis Basvic, Eli Basvic, Christian Garcia, and Alex Garcia; two sisters, Glinda Smith and husband Donnie of Benton, Arkansas and Cynthia Gardner and husband Avery of Benton, Arkansas; two brothers, Darrel Ammons and wife Barbara of Bauxite, Arkansas and Allen Ammons of Haskell, Arkansas; and many more family members and friends who loved Nancy and will miss her always.
Memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Friday, January 20, 2017 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., Benton, Arkansas. Visitation will follow service. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Memorial Service

JAN 20. 1:00 PM (CST)

Smith - Benton Funeral Home
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015

Reception Visitation

JAN 20. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CST)

Smith - Benton Funeral Home
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
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