Florence Denton Hernandez

Private graveside services will be held for Florence Denton Hernandez, 85, of Canton, at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline.

Florence Marie Denton Hernandez passed away on June 7, 2026, at her home. She was born on May 25, 1941, in Grand Saline to Felix and Minnie Sallings Denton.

Florence attended school in Grand Saline until about the age of seven, when she moved to Dallas. She lived in Dallas for many years before spending approximately ten years in California. In 1997, she returned to Grand Saline, where she made her home for the remainder of her life.

A member of Riverside Mission Church, Florence was known for her kind heart and her desire to help others. She found joy in making people happy and loved staying busy, visiting with friends and family, and being on the go. Florence especially enjoyed dancing and cooking.

Florence is preceded in death by her parents; and son, Kenneth Marlar.

Survivors include her husband, Jerry Lewis, Sr. of Canton; son, Rick Cobb of Canton; grandchild, Cody Cobb; great-grandchild, Angel Cobb; and numerous other relatives and friends.