Lyda Miriam Banks, 80 years old, of Middletown, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at her residence. She was born April 6, 1941 to John and Prudie (Gibson) Baker in Middletown, Ohio. She was a member of Stratford Heights Church of God. She was a prayer warrior! Lyda is survived by her son; Roy Banks Jr, daughter; Ramona Lee (Tom) Puckett, 4 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and sister, Faye Baker. She is preceded in death in 1996 by her husband of 39 years, Roy L. Banks Sr. Also 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Visitation will be Thursday April 29, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home 1500 Manchester Avenue, Middletown, Ohio. A Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Ray Phillips officiating. Interment will be at Butler County Memorial Park. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bakerstevensparramore.com.