Kayleeana Hudson-Banks

Kayleeana Hudson-Banks North Chemung and St Helena Island SC : Age 15, started her new life with the Lord on Saturday, April 21, 2012, as the result of an automobile accident. Kaylee was born in Elmira on November 16, 1996, daughter of John Hudson and Debra (Brown) Banks. Kaylee was a former student of Elmira Free Academy and most recently a sophomore at Beaufort High School, SC. She was a student at Beaufort Academy of Dance and Lowcountry School of Performing Arts. Her family, friends and dance were most important in her life, and she was a great friend to all she met. Kaylee's love for animals was boundless, her hope being that all animals would be taken care of and have a good home. She aspired to one day own an animal sanctuary. Kaylee was predeceased by her grandparents, Victoria and Lee Hudson of Buena Vista, GA, Robert L. Brown of North Chemung, and cousin Christopher Brown of Horseheads. She is survived by her parents, Debra Banks of North Chemung, John and Mary Hudson of St. Helena Island SC and Ithaca NY; sisters, Jennifer Banks, Lindsey Banks; brother Chris Hudson; grandmother Delores Brown; uncles, Mike (fiancée Molly Rumbarger), Dan (Mary) and Dave(fiancée Liz Chirico) Brown, Greg (Darlene), Dimetrius and Vincent (Brenda) Hudson; aunt Sheila Hudson; nieces, Maleah Banks and Keaira Frost; along with a host of cousins and special friends. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of W. Water and Walnut Sts., on Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will follow with Reverends Karen Boone and Chip Possee officiating. Committal will take place on Friday, April 27, 2012 at North Chemung Cemetery. Please remember Kaylee with a donation to Chemung County SPCA, Route 352, Elmira NY 14903.