Debra Joan Banta, 70, of Red Bay, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in the Generations of Red Bay. Debra was born May 7, 1953 in Jasper, AL to Cefos Lee Green and Mamie Louise Markem Green.
Debra was passionate about many things like caring for children, not only her own but any child in need. She loved painting, drawing, and doing crafts. She was writing a book and loved to read. She loved to laugh and spend time with her family. Debra loved to sing. She wrote and recorded a collection of gospel songs. She and her loving husband of 35 years, Bobby G. Banta, attended the Full Gospel Church of God in Silvis IL. for many years where she played the drums, taught Sunday School, and started a ministry for the hearing impaired. She was an ordained minister with Assemblies of God. She always stayed strong and grounded in her faith.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Cefos Lee Green and Mamie Lousie Markem Green; her husband, Bobby Gene Banta; and two sisters, Sherry Lynn Sandlin and Virgina Anne Gunter.
She is survived by her daughter, Christy (Sharon) Banta; sons, Rick (Tanya) Banta and David Banta; goddaughter, Rebecka Vera; grandchildren, Joshua Banta and Titus Banta; great-granddaughter, Brookly Banta; brother, LeeRoy Green; half-sister Eva; Jean Gazaway; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services were held May 4, 2024, at the Veal Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Guin.
Veal Memorial Funeral Home
7195 U.S. Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
205-468-3323
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