Anita Gail Crane Banks, 55, of Hickory, passed away unexpectedly from cardiac arrest on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center.
Anita was born on June 22, 1969, in Catawba County to the late George Washington Crane and Ruby Mae Green Crane Setzer. She was preceded in death by the late Ruby Mae Greene Crane Setzer.
She brought joy to all those who came into her life. Her light will always shine in our hearts and to those she touched. She was a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a wife, and a grandmother. Her strength and selflessness are what she will be remembered most for.
She leaves behind three children and eight grandchildren as follows: Angelica L. Crane, Timothy W. Greer, Amber N. Mayfield; Grandchildren: Jonatasia Wynn, Kaleil Crane, Keaton Crane, Chance Crane, Solace Allen, Madison Jolley, Kaylee Pipes, and Lillian Chapman. She is also survived by many other family members, including siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews, and too many more to name.
Anita will always be remembered, never forgotten. Rest with the Angels.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with Rev. Jamie Propst officiating.
The family will receive friends on Monday from 4:00 till 5:00 P.M. at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.
Aunt Anita,
What can I say to you?! At the moment I’m really at a loss for words! I think I’m in shock or something idk! I need you to know that no matter how bad you got on my last nerve, above all things we were family and I loved you! Hope you’re raising some Cain up there In Heaven cause I know you came in like a wrecking ball! Good grief woman I can hear you screaming my name I love you Miss Anita Eatta Pitta! RIP until we meet again! Take care of everyone til I get there!
You will be missed by so many
Rip Anita my son and I had the pleasure of knowing you for almost 3 years Lord knows you were such a beautiful loving soul and going to be greatly missed by soooo many family, friends and loved ones …..It really hurt my heart to hear that you were gone another sweet soul gone way to quick I sure wished we would’ve had more time together and time to make some memories RIP sweet girl, until we meet again one day!
I can’t believe you’re gone 💔 😔 😢
you will be missed by so many 😢
You could ALWAYS ALWAYS MAKE ME LAUGH AND SMILE NO MATTER HOW I FELT OR WHAT I WAS GOING THROUGH !!! I hope you find peace now and I hope that your family does to !!! SAY HEY TO CHRIS FOR ME AND TELL HIM WE LOVE AND MISS HIM AND I love you Anita !!!
Mom, I miss you so much I just keep thinking about what I could’ve done to prevent this from happening. I keep thinking you’re going to come back and I realize I’m dreaming. I know that’s not true but I can’t imagine it is. Mom you left me too early we were supposed to grow old together and have our own houses beside each other and have a huge flower garden. With long grey hair in buns and my grandchildren running around. This was so unexpected momma. I feel like you knew when I think back at some of the things you have done recently that isn’t normal. Mom I know you’re in heaven and I’ll see you again someday. I’ll never let your memories die and you’ll always be in my heart and close to thought.
Miss Anita….Our time in each other’s lives was extremely limited but we have plenty of memories of you from that short time that we will never forget. Kristen & I always enjoyed being around you and you constantly had us laughing with your stories and experiences of past times. We saw first hand how much you loved your family and always were there for them whenever you were called upon. You will be greatly missed by so, so many and your memory will surely live on through your children and grandchildren. You set the perfect example of compassion and love and your loved ones will continue that in the future. Rest easy young lady. 🙏🙏
Anita was my friend from the very second we met
A friend that I could talk to, trust and go to if I needed advice or just to vent. She wore her heart on her sleeve and would give anyone the shirt off her back, always looking out out for others even if it meant she went without. Her sudden passing was so hard to hear and accept by many. Prayers for her loved ones during this difficult time. Angel I know you’re hurting, she left here to soon, but she’s looking down from heaven and will always be right there beside you.