Diane Bankston

Diane Bankston of Youngstown, Ohio transitioned peacefully on December 20, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was born November 28, 1945, in Birmingham, Alabama to Hattie Mae Lewis and Johnny Thompson. She would eventually travel to Youngstown, Ohio where she met Robert Bankston and Married on December 23, 1966.

She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for over 30 years at various nursing facilities helping people who could not help themselves, something that she loved doing. She eventually could not resist the urge to continue to care for other people that she became a daycare provider and started Diane’s Heavenly Tots, caring for the children in her community. She had a big heart and would not hesitate to help anyone if she was able.

When she was not busy taking care of people and children who could not care for themselves, she enjoyed crocheting, crafting and working in her yard and garden. One of her biggest loves was bowling as she was still on a bowling league before her passing.

She leaves to mourn in her passing her husband of 55 years; Robert, 4 sons; Curtis (Ohio), Thor (North Carolina), Cedric (Virginia), Aires (Texas), 2 daughters; Melanie (Ohio), and Robin (Ohio). She also leaves 7 sisters, 3 brother, 6 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.
She is preceded in death by her parents Hattie Mae Lewis, Johnny Thompson and one sister Betty Miller.

A funeral service will be Noon(12:00) Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Cathedral of Hope 1315 Jacobs Road, Youngstown, Phio 44505 with a visitation with the family from 11:00 to 12:00 at the church.

Please follow CDC guidelines (6 foot rule) of social distancing, wearing your mask over your mouth nose will be required and seating will be limited.

F. D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., has been given the honor to serve the family during this difficult time of bereavement.