Obituary

Gloria Banks Forester lost her battle with cancer on April 5, 2025. She was born on October 25, 1942 in Darlington, SC. Gloria, affectionately known as “Gigi,” was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister and will be forever remembered for her love of Jesus and her dedication to family and friends.

She touched the lives of countless individuals and will be deeply missed by her husband, Link Forester Jr., sons, Link Forester III (Carla) and Blake Forester, sister, Betsy Bird, and grandchildren, Banks (Laura), Cole (Kayla) and Caroline Forester, and great-grandchildren, Banks Jr., Hayes, Wells, Lane and Roman Forester, as well as her Bible study, bridge partners, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Marian Banks, and her grandson, Tyler Forester.