Dateline: Alton
Patsy Keitra Banks, 96, died at 5:11 a.m. Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Parc Provence Assisted Living Facility in Creve Coeur, MO. Born October 28, 1926 in Colchester, IL, she was the daughter of George and Alma (Hott) Hulson. After graduating from Colchester High School, Patsy qualified as a registered Nurse at the Peoria Methodist Hospital School of Nursing. This led to a lifetime of serving others in various nursing roles, beginning at Alton Memorial Hospital and later working for Dr. Donald Hardbeck. Following her retirement, she volunteered at Alton Memorial Hospital. Patsy was an active member of Main Street United Methodist Church and sang Alto in the church choir. She spent much time with her grandchildren which brought her great joy. On September 18, 1949 she married James "Jim" Banks in Peoria, IL. Patsy and Jim had three children, Gary Banks (Holly) of Worden, IL, Barb Banks of Ballwin, MO, and Greg Banks (Mary) of St. Charles, MO; six grandchildren, Nathan (Victoria), Daniel, Patrick (Laura), Timothy (Kristen), Kendall and Bridget Banks; and three great grandchildren, Timothy, Bentley and Andrew. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the Main Street United Methodist Church in Alton. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto. Memorials may be made to the Main Street United Methodist Church in Alton. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com