[NFB-Maryland] Passing of a Chapter President - Jean Faulkner Obituary and Arrangements

[president at nfbmd.org]

All,

Please find below Jean Faulkner's obituary and arrangements.  We love and
miss you, Jean!

 

Naomi "Jean" Faulkner, 78, of Cumberland passed away on December 16, 2020 at
her home. She was the daughter of the late Edward Williams and Ruth Laverne
Roby Livengood, in addition to her parents she was also proceeded in death
by a step-father, Donald Livengood; an infant sister, Judy Williams. 

Jean was born November 16, 1942 in Cumberland. She was a graduate of
Catonsville High School. After school she worked as a medical secretary at
Johns Hopkins Hospital until she moved back to Cumberland. She then worked
at Blind Industries and Services of Maryland for 43 years, and was also very
active with the National Federation of the Blind and served as a local
chapter president. 

She was a member of the Red Hat Society as "Duchess Runabout" for her
frequent shopping trips. A world traveler and she really enjoyed going on
cruises. She loved keeping in touch with many friends all across the
country. 

Surviving are her three sons who were the sunshine of her life, Charles
Dicken Jr. and wife Julie, Bill Dicken and wife Stephanie, Dan Faulkner and
wife Nikki; grandchildren, Billy and wife Holly Dicken, Bethanie and husband
Jairus Chaney, Danielle and husband Will Adele, Talen Faulkner, Layne,
Layton and Landon Zacot; two great-grandchildren, Maverick and Remington
Dicken; and many close friend including a special childhood friend Trina
Ridolfi. 

A memorial service will be held at a later date. 

Interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park. 

Those wishing to honor Jean's memory are asked to donate to National
Federation of the Blind of Maryland, 9013 Nelson Way, Columbia, MD 21045
please note for the Greater Cumberland Chapter.

 

 

 

Ronza Othman, President

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

443-426-4110

Pronouns: she, her, hers

 

From: president at nfbmd.org [mailto:president at nfbmd.org] 
Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 9:12 PM
To: 'nfb-maryland at nfbnet.org' <nfb-maryland at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Passing of a Chapter President

 

Federation Family,

I am so very sorry to share that Jean Faulkner, long-time and current
President of the Greater Cumberland Chapter of the National Federation of
the Blind of Maryland passed away suddenly yesterday.  Jean was 78.  Jean
has worked tirelessly to keep the chapter going for decades.  She also had a
long, illustrious career with Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
(BISM) in their Cumberland plant, where she worked for 43 years before
retiring a few years ago.  

 

Jean was the recipient of the 2019 NFB of Maryland Kenneth Jernigan Award.
She was an avid cruiser, and she recently joined and became an expert in the
use of Facebook.

 

This is a devastating loss for our organization and our family.  Our
thoughts and prayers go out to her son and all who knew and loved her.

 

Yours,

Ronza

 

 

Ronza Othman, President

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

443-426-4110

Pronouns: she, her, hers

 

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not
the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 

 

 

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