Born in Laurens County, she was a daughter of the late John Thompson and Janie Bell Medlock Whitt. She was a member of Columbia Baptist Church, and was retired from her work as a waitress at Lou and Perry’s. She was twice married, first to the late Carl Baldwin, and then to the late William David Banister.

Mrs. Banister is survived by one son: Tommy Baldwin; one brother: Russell Whitt and wife Mildred; and one sister: Cynthia Hardwick and husband Dennis.

She was preceded in death by six brothers: John, Joe, Richard, Wayne, Larry and Alfred Whitt; and two sisters: Edna Robbins and Shelbie Seawright.

Burial will be private. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com.