Obituary

On August 7, 1950, Barbara Jean West was born to Chester and Clarice West in Los Angeles, CA. She was the 6th child born of nine children.

Barbara was a believer and accepted Christ at an early age. She was kind and respectful to all. Barbara was married twice. She married Richard Grigsby at the age of sixteen. From this union, 3 girls and 2 boys were born: Jozzette, Kimberly, Tanea, Rickie and Brian.

Barbara and Richard later parted, however, remained endeared and respectful to one another. Barbara was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend to all; and her favorite pastime was spent with family and friends.

Barbara was remarried to Tom T. Banks and from this union one daughter was born; Barbara Louis banks.

On July 6, 2016 Barbara Jean West was called home to be with the Lord. She is preceded in death by her husband Tom T. Banks; parents Chester and Clarise West; son Brian Richard Grigsby; sister Beverly McQuarn and brother Zeekie West.

Barbara leaves to cherish her memories four daughters Kimberly Grigsby, Jozzette Grigsby, Tanea Grigsby Howard and Barbara L. Banks; one son Ricky Grigsby; fifteen grandchildren Camille, Fleshia, Nikeya, Charles III, Christopher, Jammie, Brianna, Annette, Ricky, Reshay, Rena, Nyesha, Monique, Ka'Liyah and Ka'Miyah; eight great grandchildren Jacques, Mason, Zylah, Deangelo, Darrell III, Amere Zymere and Jamari; four sisters Ceola Shelton, Stephanie Shelton, Linda Kinermon and Renee Crenshaw-Wilkis; two brothers Gil Crenshaw and Lucius Crenshaw and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and dear friends.