Wanda Shuman Bank (4/15/2026)

Ms. Wanda Shuman Banks, age 75, of Folkston, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Folkston Park Care and Rehab.

Ms. Banks was born on July 15, 1950, in Jacksonville FL. to the late James Markis Shuman and Lemma Cathrine Farmer Shuman.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Sandy Shuman and nephew, Markis Rhoden.

Wanda was Baptist by faith and had a deep love for the Lord. She found joy in simple pleasures, especially drawing and reading, and she had a passion for cooking. She also enjoyed riding horses and spending time outdoors. Above all, Wanda cherished her family and loved them deeply.

Survivors include her two daughters, Kathy Minter (Jimmy) of North Carolina and Elizabeth L. Banks of Jacksonville; sister, Janice Shuman Ross (Greg) of Hazlehurst; grandchildren, Shelby (Jacob), Coleman (Josie), James Edwards, Travis Owens, Timothy Howell and Nathaniel Murray; great-grandchildren, Christopher Edwards and River Edwards; nephew, Sean Ian Ross (Kat) of Marietta; brother-in-law Eddie Rhoden of Jacksonville; and dear friend, Donna Groves.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 11:00am in the Chapel of Wainright Parlor Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Merritt and Rev. Ronald Cobb officiating.

The family will receive friends half an hour prior to the service.

Wanda’s family would like to thank Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation for the care they provided her in her time there, and to Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home for helping them through their time of loss.

Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home and the Banks family are in charge of all arrangements.