Floretta Cortez (Hanks) Jackson

Floretta Cortez Hanks Jackson was born on December 23,
1959, in Atlanta,
Texas, to Leroy Hanks and Mary Lou
Austin Hanks. She departed this life on May 7, 2026. Floretta was united in marriage to her beloved husband, Curley W. Jackson of Linden, Texas. She was a cherished wife, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend whose presence will be
deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Curley W. Jackson; her siblings, Ruby Faye and Houston Samuel of
Houston, Texas; Gloria R. Hanks Phillips of Atlanta, Texas; Carrie Lon Hanks Shepard of Bivins, Texas; James Luvert Hanks of Atlanta, Texas; Marcus Ray and Demetria Hanks of Dallas, Texas; Charles Jackson and Renita Cooks of Linden,
Texas; Clyde Alvin and Jimmie Jackson of Karnack, Texas; Glenn and Deborah Jackson of Linden, Texas; Mildred Gibson of Wake Village, Texarkana; J.V. Jackson of Linden,
Texas; and Anthony and Regina Jackson of Dallas, Texas. She also leaves a special cousin, Bobby Ray Richardson of Atlanta, Texas, along with a host of nephews, nieces, great- nephews, great-nieces, great-great-nephews, great-great-
nieces, cousins, and friends. Floretta's life, love, and memory will forever remain in the
hearts of those she touched. May she rest in peace.
Graveside Service for Mrs. Floretta Cortez Jackson, 66, of Linden, Texas, will be held at 11:00am Saturday, May 16, 2026 at St. Paul Cemetery in Bivins, Texas.

Floretta was born December 23, 1959, in Linden, Texas and transitioned May 7, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas surrounded by beloved family and friends.

Mrs. Jackson was 67 years old.

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