Wendy Lachelle Banks

Monday, June 21, 2021 at Advent Health Shawnee Mission . Wendy passed unexpectedly. Wendy was born March 8, 1973 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School in 1991 and went on to attend JCCC. Wendy transferred to Southeastern Oklahoma State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree from Baker University. Wendy loved working as a daycare provider for the JCC for several years. She was also an elementary school teacher for Ft. Osage School district and Blue Springs before continuing her career in Morenci, AZ for the last four years. Wendy is survived by her mother, Deborah Candler and husband Ray of Overland Park, KS; father, Richard Banks of Westminster, CO. Her brother, Jeremey Banks and wife Alicia; niece Jordyn Banks; two nephews, Joe and Garrett Banks of Overland Park, KS; and her beloved cats, Charlie and Ling Ling. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to ASPCA Pet Adoption Center, 5424 Antioch Dr., Merriam, KS 66202 or to the JCC, 5801 W 115th St, Overland Park, KS 66211. Wendy had a giving spirit, generous heart, a contagious laugh, and a beautiful smile. Wendy will be missed by family, friends, staff, parents, and her amazing students.


Wendy’s motto: “To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world” -Dr. Suess

“I hope you believe in yourself as much as I believe in you.” A quote to Wendy from former student, Lindsey Waters.

Events

Visitation

Start Date: July 19, 2021, 2:00 pm
End Date: July 19, 2021, 4:00 pm
Amos Family Funeral Home
10901 Johnson Drive
Shawnee, KS 66203
Phone: 913-631-5566