Just before 10:00 pm on Saturday, February 17, 2018, our sweet girls, Annabelle and Avaleigh Banks joined hands and moved to Heaven.  They arrived to Mommy and Daddy's arms sleeping, on their birthday, February 18, 2018.

They are preceded in death by their great-grandfather, Jerry R. Fuller, Sr. The girls are survived by their parents, Brandon and Heather Banks, sister, Heather Michelle; maternal family including: Grandparents- Burl and Betty Lawson; paternal family including: Grandmother- Malinda Fuller, Great Grandmother- Judy Fuller, Uncle - Jerry Fuller, Jr, Aunt- Carol Fuller and Cousin- Brody Fuller.

Annabelle Kamryn arrived first at 11:50 am weighing in at 2lb, 1.4 oz., she was a spitting image of her mommy and arrived with one of Pawpaw's funny expressions on her face.  At 11:52 am, Avaleigh Kaylin made her entrance at a larger 3lb 4oz. She was her daddy made over but had mommy's button nose. Her peaceful nature showed immediately on her face. The girls were both absolutely stunning, and a perfect blend of their parents. Annabelle's brown hair and smaller frame, alongside Avaleigh's blonde hair and larger frame, confirmed visions God had given to both Brandon and Heather of their daughter's years before they were conceived.

Annabelle and Avaleigh's first and only birthday on earth was a beautiful day.  Two beautiful little girls that were "never meant to be" were finally here, and while all we were left with was their beautiful shells, their birthday was a joyous occasion. Many friends and family gathered around to celebrate them as they had entered their eternal home.

While worship music played, Annabelle and Avaleigh's room, filled with family and friends, came alive with praise. Those nearest their hearts praised and worshiped God for who He was and all He had done. The girl's family took turns loving on them for about 4 hours. They are such loved little girls.

Once everyone had gone home, Mommy and Daddy spent 2 beautiful hours with the girls, telling them of Heaven, and all they would see there. Mommy and Daddy also told the girls the story their lives had written, and promised to share their story and testimonies with anyone who would listen. Mommy and Daddy ended their time praying together, and just proclaiming their love for their babies and for Christ.

While we are devastated and heartbroken to await our miracles all these years, just to go home empty handed, our hearts and more full than they have ever been. Our sweet girls are in the arms of Jesus now, and we couldn't ask for a better place for them to be. We prayed for Annabelle and Avaleigh to be world changers. They certainly changed ours. But we've seen the impact Christ has made through them already rippling throughout the nation. We will stand on our promise to deliver their testimonies to the world.

A visitation will be held for the Annabelle and Avaleigh on Saturday, March 3, 2018, from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. The life celebration service will immediately follow at 2:00 PM in the Lowndes Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jody Andrews officiating.

Honorary pallbearers include- Dr. Mike Turner and his staff at Physicians and Surgeons, Life Church Columbus, Lindsay O'Bryant and Family, the Labor and Delivery Dept. at Gilmore Hospital in Amory MS, Dr. Amelia Sutton and her MFM staff at UAB, and Dr. Frank Osei of Tupelo, MS.

The family asks that you wear celebratory colors to the service, namely shades of pinks and purples, as those were Annabelle and Avaleigh's colors.

In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to The Anna and Ava Memorial account at any Regions Bank. These proceeds will provide comfort for families who are faced with a complicated high-risk multiples pregnancy.

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