Penny Lanell Banks Loe

By Staff, 11/27/18 5:40 PM

Penny Lanell Banks Loe age 56, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018, in Texarkana, Texas. She was born October 27, 1962 to Arthur Lee and Vada Tackett Banks in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Penny is preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother, husband Thomas Loe of Hope; two daughters, Lacey Luker Smith of Atlanta, GA and Mendy Luker of Memphis, TN; two sons Landon Loe of Hope and Andrew Miller of Hope. Three grandchildren, Harrison and Bennett Smith of Atlanta and Liam Loe of Hope. Four brothers and one sister: Randy Banks, Gary Lee Banks, and Pam Allen all of Hope; Larry Don Banks and Stevie Banks of Springdale, AR; and friend and caregiver, Yvette Stockli, of Hope.

Penny was a graduate of Hope High School and worked in the Hope community for 35 years. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church where she enjoyed being in the choir and volunteering for Awanas. Penny was a joyful spirit with an infectious personality that befriended all she came to know. Her joy was being surrounded by her family, grandchildren, and friends.

Visitation will be held at Unity Baptist Church of Hope from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 29, 2018. Celebration of Life and a Memorial Service will follow visitation at 2:00 p.m.in the sanctuary of Unity Baptist Church of Hope. Bro. Larry Don Banks and Bro. Jay Pollan will officiate. Memorials can be sent to Unity Baptist Church at 402 S. Hervey Street, Hope, AR 71801.