Maralia L. Faulkner (76) of Herrick

Maralia L. Faulkner, 76, of Herrick, IL passed away at 1:32 a.m. on Monday, November 4, 2019, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Maralia was born on May 17, 1943, in Ramsey, the daughter of Nolan and Ina (Beck) Fouts. Maralia and Clayton Faulkner were united in holy matrimony on September 18, 1960 and were blessed with 59 years of marriage. She worked at Mallory’s in Pana for several years and retired from Shelby County Community Services as a caregiver. Maralia was a member of the Herrick Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her loved ones.

Surviving are her husband, Clayton Faulkner of Herrick; children: Clayton Faulkner Jr of Herrick, Pam (Ron) Baker of Neoga and Sheila (Kevin) Cutler of Lakewood; grandchildren: Jessica (Jason) Bunch, Ryan Collins, Michael (Holly) Hart, Sophia Baker, Shelby (Ryan) Redmon and Luke Baker; step-grandchildren: Logan (Jessica) Cutler and Jordon Cutler; great-grandchildren: Blake Collins, Mackenzie Bunch, Kyle Collins, Harleigh Bunch, Braylen Bunch, Gage Hart, Clayton Collins, Boone Collins, Anna Hart and Trey Hart; step-great-grandchildren: Kasen Cutler and Brooklie Cutler; brothers: Gilbert (Betty) Fouts and David Fouts and sister, Geraldine Sandoval.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Ina and Nolan Fouts; brothers: Gene and Bruce Fouts and sister, Glenda Mae Gottmon.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 8 at Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Cowden with Pastor Paul Dickerson officiating. Burial will take place in Mound Cemetery in rural Cowden. Visitation will be 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. Memorials may be made in her name.

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