Marie married Bill Falkner in 1946 and together they had 3 children in Perry, FL. Marie would later marry second husband, Travis L. Idom in 1978. Marie and Travis raised 6 children with the union of this marriage. They celebrated a wonderful 32 years of holy matrimony in New Caney, Texas until his passing in 2010. Marie gave love another shot and married late husband, John Hammock in 2012. They were married for eight wonderful years until Johns passing in 2020.
Some of her many passions included spending quality time with friends and family. She enjoyed caring for her home, cooking and gardening. She will be remembered for her famous homemade biscuits, pies and cobblers. Marie was gifted with a compassionate soul and a desire to help those in need. She found great joy assisting others with chores and housekeeping. Marie never met a stranger. She also had an enormous heart and a love for God’s creatures. She would frequently feed and take in stray animals. She had a great calling to provide support to other widows and people in need who often looked to her for guidance.
Above all, Marie had a passion for loving the Lord. Marie is best described as a virtuous woman of great faith. She was a devout member of Family Worship Center Church in New Caney, Texas. She was quite a benevolent woman, dedicating and volunteering all of her free time to those in need. This often included bringing the kiddos along to assist. She instilled the importance of God and helping with others in her children. It was normal to find Marie spontaneously gathering people for prayer. She knew the comfort prayer provided. All who came to know Marie will miss her dearly.
Marie is survived by her son, Wade Faulkner; daughter Jaqua Brightstar; She is also survived by her step-children, Richard Idom, Debbie Givens, Angie Haney, Kathy Pashia, Theresa Roberts, and Travis Leon Idom. Marie also leaves behind to cherish her memory 13 wonderful grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Also surviving Marie, is her brother, Jimmy Braden and sisters, Aileen Simmons and Sherry Ball.
Marie is preceded in death by parents, Bascomb F. Braden and Melvina (Lackey) Braden. Also, preceding her in death, is her, daughter, Carolyn Faulkner; sister, Maggie Johnson; husband, Travis L. Idom and late husband, John Hammack. Marie was also preceded in death by her brother, Ricky Braden.
Serving, as pallbearers are, Barry Roberts, Jake Corley, Garrett Corley, Dwight Pashia, Travis Haney, Tyler Idom.
A visitation for Marie will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039. A graveside service will occur Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 1:00 PM in Brookside Memorial Park, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039 with Brother Andy Hunt officiating.
A Special Thanks to Mrs. Lois Smith for 40 years of friendship and loving Marie like a sister. A Special Thanks to Gabriela Reyes, Rasario Reyes, and Savannah Jimenez for taking excellent care of Marie and for loving her like their own. The family sincerely appreciates and wishes to acknowledge, the prayers and many acts of kindness shown to us. There is great comfort in the assurance that we are not alone in this hour.
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