Elizabeth Ann Banks

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Banks (born Boyle) Obituary On Friday August 5, 2022, Elizabeth Ann Banks (born Boyle), loving wife and mother of three sons, passed away at age 77 from complications following surgery. Betty was born on September 23,1944 in Queens, NY to Eugene and Estelle (MacAskill) Boyle. She married James Banks, a police officer.They raised three sons, James ("Jimmy"), Michael and Robert ("Bobby"). Falling in love with the sunshine and lack of snow, she and her husband retired to Las Vegas in 1990. Betty loved the color peach, Elvis, Bingo and dressing up (and not necessarily in that order). One year, she had the chance to get all dolled up and walk the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival and while she didn't turn as many heads as Charlize Theron (whom she followed on the red carpet that year) she managed to get more attention than most 70-something year olds! When not winning at the casino, she enjoyed baking and was known for her chocolate chip cookies, pineapple cream and chocolate cream pies. She always treasured the time she spent in Paris, Venice, Switzerland and Austria. But most of all, she loved visiting her sons in Los Angeles and South Dakota as often as she could. Betty loved being a mother and taking care of everyone around her, always putting herself last. She suffered many health ailments over the years from cancer, high blood pressure, glaucoma, multiple heart bypasses, and diabetes but never complained. She was beautiful. She was loving. She was generous. She was a caregiver and good friend. She was a wonderful mother. She will be greatly missed by all those that knew her and loved her. After so much suffering, rest in peace dear, sweet Betty. Betty was preceded in death by her father, Eugene, her mother, Estelle, brother Dennis, and sister Kathleen. She is survived by her husband James, her three sons James Banks (and son-in-law, Michael Fisk) of Los Angeles, Michael Banks and Robert Banks both of S. Dakota, uncle Joseph MacAskill of Las Vegas, aunt Bernice Spista and the many Boyle family cousins she adored. The family would like to thank all her friends and family for all the love and support they have given. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, family requests contributions in Betty's name may be made to this organization since she struggled with Type 2 diabetes: American Diabetes Association: https://www.diabetes.org/?form=Tribute

Elizabeth Ann Banks

September 23, 1944 - August 5, 2022