Para Lee Jammer Hanks, 91, of Evanston, IL formerly of Brazoria departed this life on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in Evanston, IL.

Para Lee was the youngest of seven children born to Isom L. and Tammer Bell Jammer. She grew up in the Mims community and was reared at an early age in the admonition of the Lord at Zion Temple A.M.E. Church. She received her formal education at Central High School in Galveston, Texas.

In the Spring of 1942, Para Lee was united in holy matrimony to Edward (Johnny) Hanks. Shortly after marriage, the couple moved to Evanston, IL where Para Lee worked faithfully along with her husband in starting their own private taxi company, called "Wing Cab." Further embracing the entrepreneurial spirit, she went to cosmetology school and became a licensed hair stylist, a profession she enjoyed for over forty years. She was a dedicated member of Second Baptist Church in Evanston and was a devoted member of The Ladies' Auxiliary. Until God's trumpet sounds, Para Lee will rest in Mims Cemetery in Brazoria.

She is survived by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in- law and a host of friends.

Family and friends are invited to gather on Sunday, January 08, 2012 at Dixon Funeral Home, 1211 S. Brooks, Brazoria, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., with prayer and committal rites at 3:45 p.m., led by Rev. Ralph Martin, Pastor of Zion Temple A.M.E. Church.

Arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at 979.798.9113.