Mary Lecressa Faulkner, age 92, of Oxford, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025. A private graveside service will be held Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 3:00 pm at Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in Choccolocco, Alabama. The service will be officiated by Garry Ragsdale.
Mary is survived by her daughter Becky Sparks (Guy); her son Mike Faulkner (Belinda): her grandchildren Brandi Pointer (Jared), Jared Sparks (Amber), Austin Faulkner (Melia), Joshua Faulkner (Courtney), Roxie Russell (Ben); and her great grandchildren Matthew and Lauren Pointer; Mackenzie and Micah Sparks; Rhett, Merritt and Blaire Faulkner; and Judith, Eden and Michael Faulkner. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard Faulkner; her parents Johnnie and Eva Henry; and her brother Marlon Henry.
Mary was born in Mississippi and grew up on her parents’ farm. After high school, she attended and graduated from East Central Community College. She was a long-time member of Lakeview Baptist Church in Oxford, Alabama. An avid Auburn fan, she spent many Saturday afternoons at Jordan Hare stadium with Howard, family and friends. She was a fantastic cook and, most importantly, a loving wife, mother and grandma who will be deeply missed.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Lakeview Baptist Church Building Fund.