Mother Sarah Elmira Bankston, age 92, of Lakeland, FL, died Monday, February 21, 2022 at home.

She is survived by three Sisters: Mary Nelson, Lakeland, FL, Annie Mae Berrian, Bartow, FL, Naomi Lindsey, Bowling Green, FL; one Brother: Moses (Classie) Shaw, Punta Gorda, FL; and nieces and nephews.

Viewing will take place at Miracle Temple First Born Church of The Living God, 2051 Macon Street, Bartow, FL from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, March 4, 2022.  Funeral service will be at First Baptist Church, 410 E. Church Street, Bartow, FL at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Interment will be at Wildwood Cemetery, Bartow, FL.