BANKS, JENNIFER MARIE, age 36, of Birmingham, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2011. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Ben Landrum. She is survived by her mother, Susan Means (Ray); father, Michael Banks; grandmother, Evelyn Landrum; sisters, Michelle Banks and Stephanie Crowe (Steven); brothers, Ray Means and Randy Means (Lindsey); and nieces and nephews, Kaitlin Crowe, B.J. Crowe, Nicholas Crowe, R.J. Means, Alexis Means and Oakleigh Means. Jennifer was a member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church where she was a member of the Happy Singers Choir. She was also active in People’s First. Her family will receive friends on Monday, October 17, 2011 from 5-7 PM at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel. Her service will be at the chapel on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 beginning at 11 AM. Burial will follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville. Contributions may be made to the ARC of Jefferson County.