Cora Jean Fletcher Bankos, 96, passed away suddenly February 21, 2023. She was born in Portsmouth to the late Antonio and Cora Wimbrough Mastracco.

She was an active member of St. Paul Catholic Church, avid bowler and small animal lover.

Cora is predeceased by her first husband, Robert Fletcher; her second husband, Bernard Bankos; her step-grandson, Brett Bankos; and her family of nine brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son, Robert Fletcher; her daughter, Marie Hatchell; grandchildren Mathew Fletcher and Kristen Fletcher; and four great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 17, at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, 2701 Elm Ave., Portsmouth. Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital are encouraged. Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com.