of Osceola, AR
May 27, 1930 - December 13, 2021
Carolyn Banister Wilks, 91 of Osceola, AR, passed away December 13, 2021 in Gosnell, AR. She was born May 27, 1930 in Kennett, MO to Fred and Carmen Banister. Carolyn was the oldest living member of First Baptist Church in Osceola. She was retired from banking business where she worked for The First National Bank and South Bank in Osceola. Survivors include her loving nieces: Gail Bowers, Leigh Ann Cagle and Cindy Banister; nephew: Stephen Banister; sister-in-laws: Mary Banister and Evelyn Banister. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Charles R. Wilks; brothers: Bill, Freddy and Tommy Banister; sister: Collene Banister Reed.
Carolyn was a dear person who was very kind. She fed stray cats daily at her house. I am currently trapping them to be spayed/neutered. She was my mom’s good friend. They were on a bowling team when I was young. Sometimes I would keep score for them even though I am not good at math. All the ladies had a great time. Wonder if there are a couple bowling leagues in heaven
So sorry to hear of Mrs Wilks’ passing. She was such a sweet and kind lady.
Carolyn was one of my best friends and I will miss her so very much. We used to be at coffee everu Saturday morning together and communicated by telephone often, especially when there wre Razorback sports. She was an avid fan of U of Arkansas. Carolyn was so upbeat and friendly and I enjoyed bing with her. She was almost totally blind but manaaged to take everything in stride and never complalined about her conditiion. I loved her so much. She was about the onlly friend I had left of our generation. May her soul and the soul of all the faithful departed, rest in peace.
So sorry to hear about Carolyn. She. was a joy to know. She will really be missed but I know Charles will be the first to welcome h
So sorry for your loss
Grieved by news of Carolyn’s death.
We had been friends since eighth
grade and graduated high school
together in 1948. A dear, longtime
friend. My sympathy to all her
family.