Velma Louise Hicks-Banks

Velma Louise Hicks-Banks, 55, of Fort Wayne, passed away on December 20, 2019. She was born on November 15, 1964, in Safford, Alabama. Velma is survived by her husband, Guadalupe Banks; children, Royal Jordan III, Donte’ Jordan, Shalonda Banks, Jackie Hicks, Stephany Hicks, Matthew Hicks, McKinzee Hicks, and Krystal Hicks; father, William H. Burks / father, Robert L. (Annie) Robinson Sr.; siblings, David Hicks, Grover Hicks, Ethel Harris, Robert Robinson Jr., Rodney Robinson, Robin Morton, Patricia Burks, Cathy Burks, Sheila Burks, Jose Burks, Jerry Burks, Lorenzo Burks, and Derrick Burks; as well as nine grandchildren, and numerous other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lula M. Hicks; and siblings, Patricia Ann Spencer, Abraham Hicks, and Cora Robinson. Funeral service will be 12:00pm, Monday, December 30, at Greater Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 2111 Edsall Ave, Fort Wayne with calling one hour prior. Memorial donations may be given to the family c/o Guadalupe Banks. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne. For online condolences please visit www.hockemeyermillerfh.com