Melba Jean Faulkenberry, 62, passed away on February 11, 2017 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was born on April 10, 1954 in Ada, Oklahoma to Cecil Sylvester and Melba Lou (Revels) Bolin.
Jean married Harold Dean Faulkenberry on June 22, 1973 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and the two shared 43 years together. Jean looked forward to holiday gatherings at her home, where she would prepare wonderful meals for her family. She enjoyed road trips to Las Vegas and Mississippi, watching Wheel of Fortune and cooking shows. She made the best fried chicken, and during Christmas, the family looked forward to her cranberry salad.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Rick and Dewayne Bolin. Survivors include her loving husband, Dean; children, Jeffrey Faulkenberry, Kevin Faulkenberry (Jessica) and Shon Faulkenberry (Tina); grandchildren, Cory Faulkenberry, Kaydence Snow and Autumn Lee.
She will be buried at Arlington Memory Gardens, Midwest City, Oklahoma.