Brenda Banks

Brenda Marie Fields Banks, age 79, peacefully departed this earthly life on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana, leaving a beautiful legacy of love, faith, family, and service.Born October 10, 1946, Brenda accepted Christ at an early age at Second Mount Calvary Baptist Church and later joined Grace Community Baptist Church of Baton Rouge, where she remained until her homegoing.She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Teidra Banks Fontenette; four grandchildren, Dwayne Jr., Devin, Daniel, and Taya Fontenette (Adrian); honorary great-granddaughter Andie Pounds; god-child, Percy C. Fields III; her mother, Corinne M. Fields Taylor; three sisters, Percie Ann Fields Rodney, Charmaine Fields Kaufman, and Natasha Fields Muse; brother, Percy Fields, Jr; mother-in-law Gloria Bryant-Banks; two brothers-in-law, Jay H. Banks (Artelia) and Gralen B. Banks (Jacque); and sister-in-law Gaynell Banks Searcy; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, church family, and friends.She was preceded in death by her father, Percy C. Fields Sr., and her sister, Sonja F. Butler.Brenda's Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Greater King Solomon Missionary (3305 Audubon St, New Orleans, LA 70125). Visitation begins at 10:00am, service at 11:00am, with a repast to follow.