Delores Bankston

A Life Well Lived With profound love and heartfelt gratitude, we celebrate the beautiful life and enduring legacy of Delores Bankston, who peacefully departed this life on June 19, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on November 24, 1938, in Miami, Florida, Delores was the beloved daughter of Bernice Smith and John Davis. She lived a life rooted in faith, family, compassion, and service to others. Delores was a devoted wife to her beloved husband, John Bankston, with whom she built a loving and enduring family. She was a proud and caring mother to Ladora Bankston, Milton Bankston, Albert Bankston, and Mille Ann Bankston, and a cherished grandmother to Corey Bankston, Kimaya Gallimore, Daymeian Gallimore, and Kiana Owens. A gifted seamstress and wonderful cook, Delores expressed her love through her many talents. Her hands created beauty, and her kitchen was always filled with warmth, delicious meals, and treasured family memories. She found immense joy in spending time with her loved ones, traveling, and taking cruises, embracing every opportunity to create lasting experiences with those she held dear. Her kindness, wisdom, strength, and unwavering love touched countless lives. Delores leaves behind a legacy of faith, resilience, and unconditional devotion to her family and friends. Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.