Lena Maude Wilbanks

Funeral service for Lena Maude Wilbanks, 98 of Tyler will be Tuesday, January 2, 2018, 2:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Hawkins with Rev. Jamie Eitson officiating. Interment to follow at Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Croley Funeral Home. Lena passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 in Tyler.

Lena was born November 16, 1919 in Rogersville, TN to the late Edward Franklin Eitson and Lillie Mae Lee Eitson. Mrs. Wilbanks was the last survivor of 13 children, she was also a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. She loved to volunteer in the community and without hesitation would help anytime she was needed. Mrs. Lena was a devoted Christian and was a member of the Hawkins Assembly of God.

Lena is survived by her daughter; Joyce Laughlin, grandchildren; Jerry Laughlin and Toby Laughlin, 5 great grandchildren; all boys, and 3 great great grandchildren; all girls



Online tributes and condolences can be made at www.croleyfh.net