Glyndel Atwood

Bankston

Glyndel Atwood Bankston age 89, of Pearl, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson.

A visitation will be held Friday, November 13, 2026, from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Pearson Baptist Church in Pearl. Funeral services will be held on Friday November 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Pearson Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Cemetery in Pearl. Bro. Calvin Williams will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee is in charge of arrangements. (601) 849-5031

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Mack Atwood; second husband, Jack Bankston; her parents, Calie Butler and Verdia Walters Butler; her siblings, Eric Butler, Faye Butler McCrory, Derol Butler, Grandville “David” Butler, and Denom Butler; her nephew, Derry Butler; her son-in-law, Michael “Mike” Travis.

She is survived by her daughters, Wanda Watkins, Sherry Travis, and Stephanie Lewis (Donnie); grandchildren, Tracie Helms (Marc), Jeremey Watkins (Anna), Alyssa Easter (Jesse), Makayla Runyon (Daniel), and London Henry; great-grandchildren, Colton Jennings, Courtni Bailey (Matt), Marcus Helms, Easton Helms, Kaylee Watkins, Katheryn Watkins, and Cade Watkins; great-great- grandchildren, Matthew, Maycie, Kennedy, Michael, Mia, Memphis, and Kami; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was a faithful member of Pearson Baptist Church, where she served on many committees. She also taught Sunday School for 33 years and participated in the ladies’ ministry for 12 years. Her greatest joy was teaching the Bible and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also loved spending time with her Goldendoodle, Punkie. 

An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapelmageemendenhall.com