FORDSVILLE, Ky. — Ellen Mason Banks, 94, of Fordsville, died Monday, July 1, 2019, at her home. She was born in Easton, Kentucky, to the late Alton and Hallie Mason.
She was a graduate of Western Kentucky University with an English major and two minors in library science and Latin. She was retired as a librarian, working at both Hawesville and Lewisport schools, and attended Easton Methodist Church. Ellen loved to read and enjoyed spending time with her cats. Starting in the 1980’s, she enjoyed horseback riding and traveling.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Francis Clifton Banks, of Fordsville, and a daughter, Gabrielle Banks, of Fordsville.
Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, at Geary Funeral Home, Fordsville, with burial in Newton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Newton Springs Cemetery.