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First Baptist Church
401 Yaupon St.
Lake Jackson, TX
77566
Thursday, April 4, 2019
10:30am
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Goldthwaite Memorial Cemetery
110 TX-16
Goldthwaite, TX
76844
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of Clute, TX
April 24, 1935 - March 25, 2019
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Frances was born on April 24, 1935, in Sherman, Texas to Thomas Virgil and Lorene (Malcolm) Inman. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Mary Hardin-Baylor College in 1957. She also attended Texas Tech University where she was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. During her years at Tech, she met Bob her husband of 49 years. They married on July 18, 1958, in Midland, Texas.
Mrs. Faulkner was a passionate and caring teacher. She began her thirty-two year teaching career in 1957 at Fannin Elementary School in Midland, Texas. She then went on to teach in Odessa and Texas City before finding her home with the faculty at Bess Brannen Elementary School in Lake Jackson in 1970. During her 25 years at Bess Brannen, she taught mostly third grade and made a positive and lasting impact upon her students.
After her retirement in 1995, she was active with the Daughters of the Republic of Texas holding several officer positions with the Cradle of Texas Chapter and the statewide organization. During the next 15 years, she enjoyed traveling to meetings across the state and making new and lasting friendships.
Frances and Bob enjoyed their retirement years traveling together, visiting family, and researching their genealogy. After Bob's death in 2006, Frances remained involved with her church and social activities in Lake Jackson until 2016 when she moved to New Braunfels to be closer to her family.
The Faulkners were members of First Baptist Church of Lake Jackson for 46 years. They were active members of the Adult Sunday School Group where they made many of their closest and dearest friends.
Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Robert Faulkner (Bob), and her brothers, Thomas Inman and Michael Inman. She is survived by her sisters in law, Mona Inman of Corpus Christi and Judy Inman of Richmond, Texas, also by her loving son, John Robert Faulkner, his wife, Nina, and their two children, Nathan Robert Faulkner and Allie Marie Faulkner all of Austin, Texas.
A funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church of Lake Jackson on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at 10:30 AM. Burial will be at Goldthwaite Cemetery in Goldthwaite, Texas on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Daughters of the Republic of Texas; Cradle of Texas Chapter Scholarship Fund. Donations should be sent to Charlene Buck, Cradle of Texas Chapter, 6918 Mountain Creek Lane, Missouri City, TX 77459-5782. or call 979-299-0777.
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8 Condolence(s)
Andria Salazar
Lake Jackson, TX
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My mom Dolores Earlene Pugh And Mrs Faulkner were such good friends and spent a lot of time together, as they were in Sunday school, DRT and both did genealogy together. They also participated in Friday night dinner group as well. I have been missing her and wondering how she had been after she moved but lost touch. She was such a sweet lady and I enjoyed visiting with her as well. She will be missed by many and not forgotten.
Andria Salazar
Lake Jackson, TX
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My mom Dolores Earlene Pugh And Mrs Faulkner were such good friends and spent a lot of time together, as they were in Sunday school, DRT and both did genealogy together. They also participated in Friday night dinner group as well. I have been missing her and wondering how she had been after she moved but lost touch. She was such a sweet lady and I enjoyed visiting with her as well.
Rodney Weems
Sweeny, TX
Monday, April 1, 2019
On behalf of all members of Cradle of Texas, Chapter 33, Sons of the American Revolution our Deepest Sympathy is extended to you. Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rodney Weems, President
Barbara Stevens
Kingwood, TX
Thursday, March 28, 2019
I have been thinking a lot about Frances these past few months and hearing of her death is sad. She was a sweet and classy lady. My prayers go out to her family and friends as they mourn the loss of such a great person.
Arnold Seidule
Lake Jackson, TX
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Bob and Frances were good friends of both my wife Janice and I. They were a great couple and will be missed. Arnold
Cathy Wright
Richwood, TX
Thursday, March 28, 2019
I knew her only from our visits through the DAR in Lake Jackson. She was a lovely woman and will be missed.
Heather Anderson Skalka
Houston, TX
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
I loved Mrs. Faulkner so much. She was my favorite teacher. I tried to look her up recently to message her and tell her thank you for helping me to love math. I ended up becoming a 3rd grade teacher because of her influence. Teachers can have a huge impact on their students and I'm just so thankful for the impact she had on my life. She definitely made her stamp on this world and will be greatly missed.
Dickerson James and Linda
New Braunfels, TX
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Frances was a wonderful teacher and a dear friend!!
She will be missed by everyone who had the privilege to meet and know her! But Heaven is rejoicing and giving her a big welcome!
Linda and James Dickerson