Jeri Sue Banks, 55, of Paragould passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022.  She was born December 7, 1966, to Jerry Don and Brenda Shipman.  Flying kites, simply being outdoors, and visiting the ocean were among Jeri's favorite pastimes.  Jeri enjoyed traveling with her fiancé, Buck.  She delighted in the joy her grandchildren brought to her life.

Jeri was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Don Shipman; husband, Steve Banks; and sister, Tonya Shipman.
Survivors include her fiancé of 9 years, Buck Wood; mother, Brenda Shipman; son and daughter-in-law, Adrian and Ashley Banks; daughter and son-in-law, Ashley and Juan Torres; brothers, Todd Shipman and Tracy Shipman; and grandchildren, Sofia Torres, Juan Torres, Kylie Banks, Dallas Hall-Vaughn, Maddox Hall-Vaughn, Kyle Hall-Vaughn, Chandler Hall-Vaughn, and Joseph Roscoe Wood.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 12, from 5:00 p.m. until service time at Phillips Funeral Home.  The funeral service will begin at 6:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home with James Warbington officiating.