Patricia "Dianne" Banister, 83, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Born November 5, 1940 in Lyons, GA, she was the daughter of the late Joe W. and Margaret E. (Bagwell) Wade. She was the wife of the late H. Wayne Banister.
A graduate of Elberton High School, she retired from Qualex Manufacturing after more than 30 years of employment. She was a member of Ranch Road Church of God.
Dianne loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. During Wayne's lifetime, she enjoyed cruising.
Survivors include her son, Darryl (Michelle) Banister; grandchildren, Brandon (Danielle) Banister, Tracy Abercrombie, Ashley (Keith) Marthers, Shane (Stephanie) Banister and Blaine Abercrombie; 14 great-grandchildren and 1 great, great-grandchild.
Along with her husband and parents, Dianne was preceded in death by her children, Ralph Jessie Banister, Dennis Banister and Trina Abercrombie; sister, Sheila Beal; and her niece, Renee Saxon.
A visitation for Dianne will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 1:00 PM until the time of his funeral service, 2:00 PM in the Paul Helton Chapel at Forest Lawn West Funeral & Cremation Service, 4601 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208. Burial in Forest Lawn West Cemetery.