Nellie Wilbanks

Mrs. Nellie Hendrix Wilbanks, age 88 of Trion, Georgia passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at her residence.

Mrs. Wilbanks was born in Trion, Georgia on July 15, 1937, daughter of the late William Raymond Hendrix and Edith Chastain Hendrix. She was a member of the Waterville Baptist Church and had also attended the Spring Creek Baptist Church and New Bethel Baptist Church. Mrs. Wilbanks was retired from Mars Glove Mill in Lafayette and had previously worked in the Weave Room at Mt. Vernon Mills.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wilbanks was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Gene “Pop” Wilbanks; a sister, Shelby Ramey and two brothers, James “Tid” Hendrix and David Hendrix.

Mrs. Wilbanks is survived by her daughter, Dawn Wilbanks; sisters, Martha Oliver and Pam Powell; grandchildren, Sean Claire and Seth Claire; special nephew, Charles “Chuck” Oliver; and a number of additional nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

Graveside and Interment Services for Mrs. Wilbanks will be held Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 2:30 P.M. in the Howell Cemetery with Mr. Keith Thomas officiating.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Wilbanks and D.L. Powell.

Mrs. Willbanks’ family will receive friends Thursday from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Coffman Funeral Home.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Nellie Hendrix Wilbanks. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.