Obituary of Fannie Faulkner

Fannie Faulkner passed away April 3, 2023 in Iowa City, Iowa. She was 74 years old. Fannie's family will receive guests at Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation (2720 Muscatine Ave., Iowa City) for visitation on Wednesday, April 12, from 4-7 pm. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 13th, 10 am (visitation at the funeral home from 9-10 am) also at the funeral home. Fannie will be laid to rest next to her husband, Larry, at Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City. Fannie Faulkner Stevenson was born in Hollandale Mississippi, to her loving parents Geneva and Willie Johnson (preceded her in death). Fannie earned her high school diploma from Hyde Park High School, Chicago, IL. She attended Daley College acquiring her Associate of Arts degree. Fannie accepted Christ at an early age and continued her fellowship at LifePointe Christian Faith Center under the leadership of Pastor Tommy Roberts. Fannie worked various clerical positions and moved on to work at Midway Airport in a management position. Fannie chose to discover a new life and moved to Coralville, Iowa. She made Coralville her home. Fannie would give of her time by working with children in the school system being a grandmother and mentor. Fannie enjoyed family time and gatherings. She enjoyed life and knew how to make everyone feel special and loved. Fannie was the youngest of four daughters: Lillie Mae Keys, Willie Mae Mitchell and Nellie Bea Gray who all preceded her in death. She married the love of her life Larry Stevenson, who also preceded her in death. She leaves to celebrate her life, her one and only son James Antoine Faulkner. Two granddaughters Kailynn Faulkner of North Liberty, IA, Imani Faulkner of Des Moines IA, and one grandson, Jayden of Cedar Rapids, IA. She leaves to cherish her memory a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends.  To my loving mother, "Mom, I miss you, and I love you so much. I will make you proud. I will be there for my children like you were there for me. I know you loved me because you were always by my side and always there for your grandchildren. One talk we had I remember about your grandbabies and I said I want them to be productive and you told me they're gonna be alright don't you worry I got my grandbabies. We talked everyday and you encouraged me to grow and to be my best self no matter the circumstance. I am going to miss hearing your voice and listening to your wisdom. I know you are in heaven with your mom, dad and sisters. I will see you again. Until then I love you always and forever. Your one and only James."