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Brenda Marie Fields Banks, a New Orleans resident known for her deep community ties and faith, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the age of 79, according to Heritage Funeral Directors. Born on October 10, 1946, Banks built a lasting legacy centered around her family, her church involvement, and a lifetime of dedicated service.
Early Life and Faith
According to Heritage Funeral Directors, Banks accepted Christ at an early age at Second Mount Calvary Baptist Church. She later became a member of Grace Community Baptist Church of Baton Rouge, where she maintained her church home until her passing. Her faith remained a central pillar throughout her life, guiding her personal endeavors and her deep involvement within her extended family and community circles.
Surviving Family Members
Banks is survived by a large and loving family, as reported by Heritage Funeral Directors. She leaves behind her daughter, Teidra Banks Fontenette, and four grandchildren: Dwayne Jr., Devin, Daniel, and Taya Fontenette, who is married to Adrian. She also leaves an honorary great-granddaughter, Andie Pounds, and her godchild, Percy C. Fields III.
Additional surviving family members include her mother, Corinne M. Fields Taylor; three sisters, Percie Ann Fields Rodney, Charmaine Fields Kaufman, and Natasha Fields Muse; and her brother, Percy Fields, Jr. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Gloria Bryant-Banks; two brothers-in-law, Jay H. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and friends also mourn her loss.
Banks was preceded in death by her father, Percy C. Fields Sr., and her sister, Sonja F. Butler.
Celebration of Life Services
Funeral arrangements have been finalized for Saturday, August 15, 2026, according to Heritage Funeral Directors. The Celebration of Life service will take place at Greater King Solomon Missionary. located at 3305 Audubon St. in New Orleans, LA 70125.
Visitation is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m., followed immediately by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. A repast will be held following the services.
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