Mrs. Annie Mae Banks, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 6, 2015 at approximately 12:51 a.m. at Baton Rouge Rehabilitation Center in Lima.

She was born in Belzoni, Mississippi on February 25, 1934 to Dan and Leanna Cooper Robinson.  Both parents preceded her in death.

She a Teacher in Belzoni, Mississippi and the Head Start program here in Lima.  She also served as Director of the Mizpah Child Care Center and was a Neighborhood Advocate.  She was a member of Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church, Hy Ho Club, and the League of Women's Voters.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory; a son:  Darryl L. Edge, Sr. (Dawnis) of Sandusky, Ohio and a  daughter; Joice L. Williams of Lima. 3 grandsons; Darryl L. Edge, Jr. (Erica) of Perrysberg, OH.  Sian Williams (Kristen) of Ima and Daniel Edge of Findlay, Ohio.  3 granddaughers;  Rewa Banks, Lace` Williams and D'Shaquille Edge all of Lima.  A great grandson she raised;  Tivon Banks of Lima.  2 brothers;  Ashley Brownlow and Joseph Lacey Brownlow, both of Lima.  3 sisters;  Edna Marie Owens of Laurel, Maryland, Carolyn Minley of Milwaukee, Wis. And Carla Holmes of Yazoo City, Miss.  A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by 2 sisters; Alberta Shurelds and Mary Lee Yarber.  And her stepfather who raised her; Ashley Brownlow, Sr.

Home going Services will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. at Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Earnest Stephens, Jr., officiating.

Visitation/Wake will be held also on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 10:00 am until time of services.

Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery

Services entrusted to: Jones-Clark Funeral Home, Inc.

Condolences can be sent to: Jonesclarkfuneralhome.