Sheila Diane Faulkner

Services for Sheila Diane Faulkner, 60, of Ben Wheeler, will be held 11 am Friday, February 12, 2021, officiated by Bro. Bart Williams, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton. Interment will be in Haven of Memories.

Mrs. Faulkner passed away February 6, 2021 in Tyler. She was born February 5, 1961 in Aurora, Colorado to Raymond and Birdie May Toon Cotton.

Sheila grew up in Van and lived across Texas before settling in East Texas. She loved reading, coloring, jig saw puzzles and search word puzzles. Sheila was a member of Clear View Church. She loved nature and watching animals. She enjoyed journaling and writing short stories. Sheila was a very adventurous person who never met a stranger. She was a loving and kind person who was always thoughtful. Sheila was affectionately known as "Miss Sparkle."

Mrs. Faulkner is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Birdie Toon Cotton; brother, Charles McGuire; and two granddaughters: Shelby and Maddie.

Sheila is survived by her husband, Robert Faulkner of Ben Wheeler; son, Josh and Alison Adkins of Mineola; son, Stacey Swiney of Ben Wheeler; daughter, Miranda and Mathew Unruh of Leander; son, David Schnickels of Portland, Oregon; son, Jordan and Britny Adkins of Van; daughter, Kaitlin and Austin Seely of Lindale; nine grandchildren: Thomas, Taylor, Mason, Riley, Connor, Dakota, Danny and two on the way; one great-grandson, Marcus; and two brothers: Alton and Evelia Cotton and Jerry Don Cotton.

Pallbearers will be Mat Unruh, Connor Unruh, Dakota Unruh, Austin Seely, Taylor Mecum, Danny Crocker and Ray Vega.

Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.