Funeral service for Ann Crumrine Bankston, age 77, of Fayetteville, TN will be held at 6 PM on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Don Russell and Bro. Jason Caldwell officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 3 PM until the time of the service on Thursday. Burial will take place at 10 AM on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Macedonia Cemetery.
Ann was born on August 13, 1948, to the late Robert Crumrine and Edith Shelton Crumrine Mitchell. A native of Hazel Green, AL she later made her home in Lincoln County, TN, where she faithfully served as a County Commissioner for multiple terms and was actively involved on numerous community boards.
Ann was known for her love of fast cars and fancy clothes, as well as her entrepreneurial spirit, owning and operating several businesses throughout her adult life. She was a devoted member of Park City Baptist Church and dearly loved her church family.
Above all, Ann adored her grandchildren with her whole heart and treasured every moment spent with them. She passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family.
Survivors include her son, Boo (Christine) Bankston; granddaughter, Julie Bankston; grandson, Carter Bankston; sister, Margie (Wallace) Dorning; brother, Joe (Joyce) Brown; niece, Angie Seymour; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bob “Pop” Bankston; stepfather, JB Mitchell; and her sister, Bobbie (Wayne) Ikard.
Memorial donations may be made to Park City Baptist Church, 2809 Huntsville Highway, Fayetteville, TN, 37334.
Higgins Funeral home is honored to serve the family of Ann Crumrine Bankston.
