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Dorothy Mae Jackson Banks

Dorothy Mae Jackson Banks obituary, Violet, LA

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Dorothy Banks Obituary

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Jackson Banks, a native and lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish, lived for 75 years before going to her heavenly home on Saturday, April 15, 2023. She entered into eternal rest peacefully, surrounded by her beloved family. Daughter of the late Bertha Jackson and Louis Young. Granddaughter of Selina Bailey. She leaves to cherish loving memories with her husband of fifty-eight years, Gerald Banks; children, Gerald Banks, Jr., Kim Banks (John) and Chevron Banks-Gauthier (Derek); niece, Natasha Green (Jarrard); a host of siblings, other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mrs. Banks was employed by the St. Bernard Parish Public School System. Relatives and friends, Pastor, Officers and members of Corinne Missionary Baptist and other surrounding churches, are invited to attend the funeral. A Celebration service honoring the life and legacy of the late Mrs. Dorothy Mae Jackson-Banks will be held at Corinne Missionary Baptist Church, 5620 East Judge Perez Drive, Violet, LA 70092 on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 12 noon, Pastor John Bailey, Jr., Officiating. Interment St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, 425 Magnolia Drive, Chalmette, LA 70043. Visitation 11 a.m. in the church. A drive-through viewing will take place at Charbonnet Family Services, 4917 E. Judge Perez Drive, Violet, LA 70092 on Friday, April 21, 2023 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Please remain in your vehicles. Due to COVID variants, face masks and social distancing encouraged. Please sign online guestbook at www.charbonnetfuneralhome.com. Final arrangements entrusted to Charbonnet Family Services, (504) 302-1520.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Apr. 20, 2023.

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Gloria B

April 25, 2023

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Sonya Butler

April 23, 2023

To a wonderful Aunt who made the world a much better place to live in.Everytime I saw her she was always smiling.In her home she always made you feel welcome.See Auntie you fit right into Heaven.Always Smiling and always making people feel at home that sure sound like heaven to me.I know God was smiling when he welcomed you into your new heavenly home.

Gloria B

April 22, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Bernice Lee

April 22, 2023

My deepest sympathy to the family of Sis. Dorothy Mae Jackson Banks. Made the precious memories that you shared together with her be of comfort to you in the days that lie ahead.

Penny B

April 22, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Tammy Aisola

April 21, 2023

May God's love carry you'll through these though day.

Aunte Gloria & Wille Davis and Children

April 21, 2023

Life is the greatest gift that God given us. Death is only a bridge towards eternal life with God. Certainly, heaven is rejoicing for another soul has finally reached her true home.
We are Praying and sending our Love To Y´all

Sharon Robinson

April 21, 2023

Keep the banks family in prayer

Forever at Peace Spray

Greater Shiloh PF Church

Sent Flowers

Barbara Williams

April 21, 2023

May you rest in paradise. Prayers and healing for the family

Carlos Metaxas

April 21, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tyrone, Jason, Bolita, Dedra

April 21, 2023

Sending condolences and prayers to the family praying your strength in the lord

SN

April 21, 2023

I love you, Mawmee!!!

Fergus & Paulette-Bailey Maurice,Violet La

April 21, 2023

Condolences to my family many God continue to Bless Y´all in time of sorrow.Love my Family´s

Nancy Richard and Family

April 21, 2023

My Sincere Prayers And Thoughts To The Family. May Our Great God Continue To Bless.

Peaceful White Lilies Basket

The family of Camia Walker

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Linda Rhodes

April 20, 2023

To Kenneth, Angela and the entire family, sorry for the passing of your love one.

Ramona and Ronald Banks

April 20, 2023

Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We pray you find peace and comfort in the Word of God and in the support of family and friends during this difficult time. Dorothy Mae (Dert) was beautiful person inside and out...such a beautiful smile and beautiful spirit. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Much Love

Corliss Butler

April 20, 2023

My thoughts and prayers are with my family at this time Dorothy Mae was always nice and kind to me she kept that beautiful smile on her face with those pretty dimples she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. May she rest in peace.

Shamanda Davis

April 20, 2023

To Gerald Jr., & Chevron
I pray that God grants you and your families Peace during this difficult loss. Look to Him for all your strength as the days and weeks go by. Rest in Paradise Mrs. Banks

Kenneth &Angela Banks

April 20, 2023

Kenneth &Angela Banks

April 20, 2023

Kenneth &Angela Banks

April 20, 2023

I'm truly going to miss you my beautiful sister-in-law we always had a awesome time when we get together or talking on the phone we have so many beautiful memories we love you with all and our heart every time we came home we always stop by you and Gerald first you make sure we had breakfast and your brother-in law used to always ask you to cook some red beans Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal God has gained a beautiful angel my sister-in-law Dorothy Mae. To our family continue to hold on to God's unchanging hands.

Trina Thompson

April 20, 2023

My condolences to the whole family praying for you all that God bless each and every one of you Love y´all The Thompson family.

Melissa Nixon

April 20, 2023

My prayers and condolences to the family during your time of bereavement.

Rosalind Morris Holmes

April 19, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Francine Smith

April 19, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Aubrey N Davis

April 19, 2023

My condolences to the whole family much love Aubrey Neal Davis

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