Shirley Diane Banta, 78, of Tangier, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at home, while surrounded by her loving family.
She was born June 27, 1946, in Crawfordsville, to the late Howard Rice and Lois Jean (Hughes) Banta.
Shirley graduated from Turkey Run High School in 1964. Throughout the years she worked many jobs. She worked in real estate in North Carolina for many years, then moved back to Indiana and worked at Pace Dairy for 25 years. She enjoyed traveling, spoiling her nieces and nephews, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by two sisters, Joyce Brady and Linda Patton; two brothers, Mike (Bev) Banta and Terry Banta; sister-in-law Peggy Banta; eight nieces and nephews, Tony Brady, Scott Banta, Heather (Jason) VanCleave, Jeff (Heather) Banta, Amanda (Morris) Brown, Bruce (Amanda) Patton, Ryan (Lilly) Patton and Sarah (Les) Riley; and many great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Ronald Banta; and great-nephew William Brown.
Visitation will be at Sanders Funeral Care, 203 S. First St., Kingman, on Monday, Feb. 3 from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m., with Bruce Patton officiating. Burial will follow at Wolf Creek Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society, 5635 W. 96th St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278 or your favorite charity of choice.
Share memories and condolences online at www.SandersFuneralCare.com.