Birth date: Jul 1, 1946 Death date: Jun 2, 2025
Lana Banister Halbrook, 78, of Gainesville, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on June 2, 2025. Born on July 1, 1946, to Ceree and Ruth Cooksey Banister, Lana was a lifelong resident of Gainesville. She graduated from Gai Read Obituary
Dearest Family and Friends,
I had the pleasure of having Lana as my neighbor for the last few years. Lana was gentle, sweet, caring and very hard working. I’ll miss looking over and seeing you keep your yard tidy. I’ll miss our hours of conversations about family, friends, history, nature and your gardening tips. My pups have been patiently waiting for your presence at the fence for belly rubs. Tears won’t allow me to type any more.
Take your rest, Lana. We will forever love and miss you down here!
Sincerely,
Quiana (KiKi), JJ, Enzo, Hercules & Mufasa
I was fortunate enough to have gotten to know Lana through my sister Glenda, who was a close friend and neighbor of Lana. My husband and I would make our yearly visits to Florida from our home in Baltimore and I always looked forward to seeing and spending time with Lana while there. We gals loved thrifting and I remember the time of going with her to the repurpose junk store and the fun we had exploring the things we could refurbish into something great! Lana was a sweet , kind hearted person who could make a stranger quickly become a friend. I can see her beautiful smile now , as I feel her in my heart . She will greatly be missed. Rest in peace , Dear Lana, till we meet again. !💔🙏 My sincere sympathy to Lana’s family and friends at this time. 🙏💔
Lana was a wonderful friend from high school. She was a rare jewel in this world. She was beautiful inside and out and will never be forgotten. My heart is broken and i will miss her so very much. There will never be another Lana. Rest in Peace my friend...
