Bernice Lansky Banes

May 30, 1931 - May 17, 2022

Mrs. Bernice Lansky Banes passed away on May 17th, 2022, in Memphis. Born May 30th, 1931, in Memphis, TN daughter to Anna Sarah Mogul and Samuel Lewis Lansky. She was the last surviving sibling of the Lansky family’s nine brothers and sisters. She would have been 91 years old on May 30th. Her mother passed away when she was five years old. At that early age she helped her older sister Mildred, in the care of their baby sister Ann. She grew up, as all her siblings, stocking and clerking in their family grocery store. She then moved on to work at Three Sisters Downtown at the age of 13. She was active in the Memphis Urban League. She founded a Charm School in the basement of her brother Irvin’s beauty supply store on Beale St. As a young mother she worked at the US Army Depot on Airways. Bernice was a real estate agent for forty years. Her husband, Alvin, built homes & Bernice sold them. She created a colorful and informative New Homes Directory. She modeled for Sylvia’s Fashions, owned by her sister-in-law Sylvia Lansky. She was a consummate cook being featured in the Commercial Appeal Live Styles section twice. She was an avid Memphis Tiger fan, being featured in numerous televised courtside shots in her fascinator hats. She was always active in keeping the Lansky family together initiating many holiday dinners, picnics, pool parties, and until recently nieces & nephews’ family nights out. Bernice graduated from South Side High School class of 49. She married Alvin “Beanie” Banes December 19, 1954. She was a devoted member of the Baron Hirsch congregation. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years Alvin M. Banes. She leaves behind here children and their spouses Brian and Beth Banes, Lisa and Dave Hamann, Joel Banes, grandchildren Brandon, Jodi and Morgan. Her children are eternally grateful to MS Cathy Williams, longtime friend, and MS Alberta Adams who lovingly provided support this past year. Funeral arrangements are set for 10:00 AM at the Baron Hirsch Cemetery. Donations in her memory can be sent to Baron Hirsch, St. Jude, and Hadassah.