Name: Patricia Banks

Age: 35

Occupation: Customer service representative at Walmart

Children’s name and ages: Ja’Var, 17; Jasmine, 14

Church affiliation: Diamond Grove Baptist Church, Franklin

People say I look like: My sister, Wilhemina

Favorite movie of all time: “Love & Basketball”

TV show I never miss: “Law & Order: SVU”

The secret to happiness is: Being honest with yourself

I wish I knew how to: Sew

If I had to eat only three foods for the rest of my life, they’d be: Chicken, turkey, fish

Three words that best describe me: Independent, organized, tenderhearted

Book on my nightstand: Holy Bible

My proudest achievement: Being a mom

My most humbling moment: Submitting to God

My most recent trip: Greenville, N.C., with my 757 Diva Sister

My friends think I’m: Talkative (positive, though)

I really lose my cool when: People are rude

Favorite colors: Pink and black

the best life lesson I’ve learned and who taught Me: Never put all my trust in man. Try God. He never fails.

The best decision I’ve made in life: Giving my life to Christ

I wish more people would support this local charitable or non-profit organization: Courtland Community Center

My best childhood memory: Playing outside with all my cousins during summer break