Anna Banks Luther
May 15, 1926 ~ January 24, 2021
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Anna Banks Luther, 94, of Candler, NC went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2021 after a period of declining health.
A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Ezekiel and Tennie Burleson Banks. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. It was always clear that family and faith were the most important parts of her life.
One of 11 children, Anna was preceded in death by her brothers, Lyn Banks, Thomas Banks, Jr., and Jack Banks and by her sisters, Gladys Ledford, Lois Riddle, Betty Preston, and Linda Sue Banks.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Luther, and her daughter-in-law, Amelia Luther of Morehead City, NC.
Surviving Anna are her son, Michael Luther, Sr. of Morehead City; daughter, Marcia Hipps and husband Mike of Candler; grandchildren, Michael Luther Jr. and wife Toni of Indian Beach, NC, Joshua Luther of Morehead City, Kady Hurd and husband Andrew of Wilmington, NC, and Vince Hyatt of Asheville; step-grandson, Eli Hipps and wife Charlotte of Candler; great grandchildren, Hailey, Jake, Zoe, Andrew, and another great granddaughter on the way. Also surviving are her siblings Marieth Dardugno, Louise Bryan, and Riley Banks.
Anna was a member of the Barnardsville High School class of 1944 and later retired from Southern Bell Telephone Company in 1983 after 36 years of service.
She was a longtime member of Oak Hill United Methodist Church.
A memorial service will be held at Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 277 Oak Hill Rd., Candler, on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Glenda Hayner will officiate.
Memorials may be made to Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 277 Oak Hill Road, Candler, NC 28715.
The family wishes to extend their appreciation to Brookdale Walden Ridge Senior Living for providing Anna with excellent care.
Services
Memorial Service: August 14, 2021 11:00 am
Oak Hill United Methodist Church
277 Oak Hill Road
Candler, NC 28715
Dear Marcia ,Mike , Vince, Eli & Family ,
Marcia I’m so sorry to hear of your mama’s passing. She was a Class Act, Lady all the way…”Like Mother,Like Daughter” dear friend. I always loved chatting with her when she came to church with you or when she used to come in Goody’s shopping for “Work Blazers” for you….she loved you and was so very proud of you . Even as Alzheimers came in and stole precious memories from her …because of YOUR SACRIFICES, Great Love and Çare that dreadful disease couldnt steal her Dignity. You allowed her to be able to hold her head high as the beautiful Women of Christ she was right up until the end. Well Done Anna Thy Good and Faithful Servant . May God Supply you Marcia with All you need on this journey of grief..I love you , I am here.
Suzanne
My condolences to family. I remember Anna well as a smiling, pleasant presence at so many of the Luther family’s events. She also was always a friendly and encouraging soul whenever I would see her in the community or when our churches had services together. She left a good mark. God bless!
So very sorry Marcia. This is such a hard loss and I wish I could be with you. Thinking of you and your family always.
Dear family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I have such fond memories of your mother and father.
Brenda and Allen Page and John Ledford
We are so sorry for your loss we see where your beauty comes from. Our prayers are with you.
Marcia, Vince and Family,
Saddened to learn of Anna’s passing. So many years knowing the family from the dentist office. I always looked forward to seeing her smiling face. Such a kind Lady. So sorry for you loss and I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers.