Ramona S. Banks Adams

Ramona Sauone Adams-Banks was born December 31, 1986, in Columbia, South Carolina, the beloved daughter of Twanda Banks; and lovingly reared by her stepfather, Raymond Austin.  She departed this earthly life on Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Columbia, South Carolina.

Ramona was educated in the public schools of Richland County where she attended Eau Claire High School.  She continued her education at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology where she pursued her passion for beauty, aesthetics and cosmetology.

She had a warm spirit and a beautiful personality that touched everyone she encountered.  Known for her kindness, strength and loving heart, Ramona had a special way of making others feel welcomed, valued and loved.

Ramona was a loving wife, mother, cherished daughter, sister, aunt and friend whose life was centered around love, family and caring for others.  Though she is no longer physically with us, she has left a legacy of love that will forever live in the hearts of all those whose lives she so lovingly touched.          

Ramona was preceded in death by her beloved grandparents, Dwight Edward Carter Sr. and Louise Banks Carter;  and Timothy Banks Sr.; and her cousins, Quincy Banks and Raheem Banks.

Those who are cherishing loving and precious memoires are her devoted husband, Charles Adams; daughters, Ashley Banks and Aubria Adams; and her only son, Messiah Adams-Banks; her loving mother, Twanda Banks; stepfather, Raymond Austin; brothers, Jermiah (Josette) Jones; Daris (Rodrekis Brown), Lonnie Miller, Demirus Banks, and Joshua Banks; mother-in-law, Retina Adams; along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and other loving relatives and dear friends.

Although Ramona’s earthly journey has ended, her love, laughter, and beautiful spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her, she will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

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