Veronica Agnes Banks, enjoyed her family

Veronica Agnes Banks, 87, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at home surrounded by family. She was born March 11, 1935, in Muddy Neck, daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Layton.  

Veronica attended Lord Baltimore School in Ocean View, where she met her late husband, Ezekiel Banks. She had two children, Dale Banks and Stephen Banks, eight years apart. Over the years, Veronica belonged to several organizations and social clubs, including Millville Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, the Eagles, Moose Lodge and VFW. She worked in the meat department at G&E for over 25 years. She attended Dagsboro Church of Christ for many years.  

Veronica enjoyed watching the Washington Commanders football team or college softball, cooking chicken and dumplings for her family, shopping for clothes and jewelry, decorating for every season or holiday, and traveling. One of her favorite trips was to Nashville, Tenn., with her close friend Joyce. She was named a member of the Academy of Friendship, a distinction within the Loyal Order of Moose, and attended Grand Ole Opry. Despite her many interests, her greatest source of joy in life was her family. She loved being a mom-mom and was so proud of her two granddaughters.   

Veronica is preceded in death by her late husband Ezekiel Banks; her brother Allen Layton; and her son Stephen Banks. She is survived by her son, Dale Banks and his wife Kathy; her daughter-in-law, June Banks; two granddaughters, Ashley Banks (fiancé Eric Goldfond) and Alissa Banks Bolton (husband Mitchell Bolton, and soon-to-be son Brooks Bolton); and several nieces and nephews from both the Banks and Layton families. She also left behind many close friends, as she was loved by all who knew her.   

A viewing will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 43 Thatcher St., Frankford, followed by services at noon. Burial will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting melsonfuneralservices.com.