HELEN, GA. - Rosalie Banks, 96, of Helen, Ga., former resident of Franklin County, died Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Willow Garden Assisted Living in Tocoa, Ga. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at Center Baptist Church in Helen, Ga.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence “Harry” Banks Jr.

Surviving: son, Bill (Robin) Banks of Gastonia; daughter, Marti (Bill) Kimsey of Robertstown, Ga.; brother, Robert Pruitt of Boone; sister, Ruby Parks of North Wilkesboro; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the building fund of the Center Baptist Church, 109 Elrod Road, Helen, GA 30545.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, Ga.

Online condolences can be sent to www.byarsfuneralhome.com.