Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Faulkner 106, of Starke passed away at her home on Sunday, October 23, 2011. Mrs. Faulkner was born on May 10, 1905 in Crab Orchard, Kentucky to the late Ben and China Faulkner. She has been a longtime resident of the area and a member of the River of Life Church of God and Retired Educators Association. Mrs. Faulkner had earned her B.S. Degree in Education from the University of Florida and retired from the Bradford County School System as an Elementary School Teacher. She is survived by her special nieces and caregivers; Susan Faulkner-ONeal and her husband Darrell and their daughter Emily all of Starke and Paulette Terry of Green Cove Springs, a devoted caregiver; Audrey Neal and other caregivers; Linda Collins and Pauline LeMire all of Starke. Mrs. Faulkner also leaves behind nieces and nephews; Harry Lee Jordan (Beverly), Randall Jordan (Linda), Benny Jordan (Bonnie), Terry Faulkner (Debra), Dorothy Stabler (George), John Faulkner (Francis), Virginia Forsythe (T.J.), William Bill Faulkner (Miriam), Carrie Clark, Roy Faulkner (Barbara), Drexel Faulkner (Jeri), Vera Hendricks (Barry), and other generations of nieces and nephews. A special thank you is given to Dr. George Restea for the personal care, compassion, and devotion he has given Mrs. Faulkner and her family. The family would like to also acknowledge the employees at the Parkside Assisted Living Facility, the Starke Church of God, Job White, and Chrissy Thompson for their dedication toward Mrs. Faulkner. Funeral services for Mrs. Faulkner will be held on Friday, October 28, 2011 at 2 Oclock in the River of Live Church of God with viewing beginning at 1:30 p.m. Reverend Robert Johnson and Reverend Mike Moore will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Conner Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 620 E. Nona St., Starke, FL 32091. 904-964-6200. www.jonesgallagherfh.com hide