Loretta Rena Banks passed away at home on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the age of 67 in Atascocita, Texas. She was a fun, loving, and strong-spirited person who was willing to give you the shirt off her back if you needed it. She was baptised and accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age.
Loretta was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on May 14th, 1956 to the late Gracie Mae Coleman and Jimmie Coleman Jr. She graduated from Pine Bluff High School and continued on to get her degree from Devry Institute of Technology. Loretta met and fell in love with Calvin Banks, also known as “Freddie.” On August 27th, 1977 she married Calvin and they stayed married for 47 years. Together, they had three beautiful children: Kevin Lamar Banks, Uleatha Corvette Young, and Sherena Grace Banks. Loretta worked full-time for Corebridge Financial and part-time as a Fragrance Sales Specialist for Dillards.
Loretta is survived by her husband Calvin Banks, her brother Jimmy Coleman III, her sister Linda Turner, her younger brother William Warren, her children Kevin Banks, Uleatha Young, and Sherena Banks, her grandchildren Patrick Swanson Jr., Amber Swanson, Kenshin Thomas, and Spirit Banks; plus, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and close friends.
