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.