Floretta Mae Tanner, 85, of Piggott, died Tuesday, June 26, 2007, in the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell.

She was born May 24, 1922, in Rector, and was the daughter of the late Charlie Bevil and Lula Mae Beckley Hooks.

Floretta was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Piggott.

She was united in marriage to Bill Tanner on May 9, 1942. He preceded her in death in 2000.

She was also preceded in death by two brothers: Geraine Hooks and J.C. Hooks; and one sister: Imogene Cullum.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation was Friday, with funeral services following on Saturday, June 30, in the Hoggard & Sons Chapel with Charles Carrens officiating. Burial is in Piggott Cemetery. Pallbearers were Don Trout, Terry Pollard, Kris Pollard, Paul Tanner, Blake Tanner, and Rodney Cosey. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home were in charge of the arrangements.