Dorothy Ann DeFoor Faulkenberry

Dorothy Ann DeFoor Faulkenberry, age 92 of Gordon County, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at her residence.

 Dorothy was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on October 01, 1932, to the late James Willie “J.W.” DeFoor and Mary Osbourn DeFoor. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Kenneth Faulkenberry; and sister, Sue DeFoor Holcomb. Dorothy worked as an office administrator at Southern Wholesale and enjoyed taking walks around her neighborhood, golfing, and traveling to St. Simon. She took her first flight at the age of 87 and also traveled across the country with the Recycled Teenagers group, from the East to West Coast She had a regular attendance on Tuesday and Saturday for card games. Dorothy loved her family, as did they love her in return.

 Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Katherine Faulkenberry Gresham (Larry) from Rome; two nephews, Lenny Faulkenberry and Neal Faulkenberry; one niece, Annette Houston; Grandchildren, Kimberly Morrow (Chad), Quincie Fulmer (Jeff), Trevor Woods; and step-grandsons, Chris Gresham and Justin Grasham (Chelsea); great-grandchildren, Eva, Emily, Colyn, Madison, Holdyn, Lizzie, Ella, Charlotte, Delilah, Ray, and Matthew.

 Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, March 6, 2025, held from the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home at 11:00 AM, with Rev. Mitch Phillips officiating.

 Family will be receiving friends and family Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home, 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

 Pallbearers will include Lenny Faulkenberry, Anthony Faulkenberry, Alex Faulkenberry, Chris Gresham, Justin Gresham, and Chad Morrow. Honorary Pallbearers are to include the “Sunday School Senior Ladies”, her card buddies’, and golf teammates.

 Burial will follow in Fain Cemetery, Thursday, March 6, 2025.

 In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to the American Cancer Society or Sugar Valley Baptist Church.

 You may leave the family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com 

 Thomas Funeral Home has proudly been entrusted with the care of Dorothy Ann DeFoor Faulkenberry.