Rosalie

Banks

Rosalie Banks, 84, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2026. She was born on March 3, 1942, to the late Robert E. Lee Golden and Myrtle Irene Eakes Golden.

Rosalie attended Jonesboro Worship Center and lived a life centered on faith, family, and hard work. She retired from Sears after a distinguished career that included serving in the coffee shop, as a switchboard operator, in contract sales, and ultimately in the Human Resources Department. In addition to her career at Sears, Rosalie and her husband owned and operated Kwik Kash Pawn Shop in Paragould and Goobertown Grocery.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Rosalie treasured every moment spent with her family. She was especially proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and never missed an opportunity to support and celebrate them. An avid sports fan, she enjoyed cheering on her favorite teams and sharing her enthusiasm with family and friends. Rosalie was also well known for her exceptional cooking, especially her famous fried chicken and chicken and dumplings.

Left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Joe (Kim) Banks of Brookland and Jeremy (Quincey) Banks of Pleasant Plains; one daughter, Penny Kissee of Jonesboro; ten grandchildren, Ashley (John) Davis, Lauren (Joey Prothero) Clayton, Josh (Amber) Banks, Tristian Banks, Corey Gearhart, Allie Banks, Bailey Imming, Ashton Kissee, Farrah Banks, and Jolie Banks; eight great-grandchildren, Karleigh Baskin, Greyson Davis, Piper Banks, Beckston Davis, Hattie Banks, Jagger Banks, Oaklynn Banks, and Archer Kissee; along with many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

In addition to her parents, Rosalie was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 63 years, Bobby Banks; six brothers, Robert Golden, Kenneth Golden, Milburn Golden, Tom Golden, Billy Golden, and Dalton Golden; and three sisters, Ida Mae Ryan, Carolyn Hennessee, and Dovie Goza.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 16, 2026, at Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Marty Spurlock and Rev. Harles Banks officiating. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Pine Log Cemetery.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Tristian Banks, Kevin Kissee, Jeff Goza, Terry Goza, Corey Gearhart, and Andy Bryson.