Margaret Jean Roney

Margaret Jean (Faulconer) Roney East Lansing August 15, 2009, God finally decided to end Margaret's pain and suffering bringing her peace and comfort in His Kingdom. She was born August 12, 1929 in Fredericksburg, Virginia the last of four children of Harry and Irma Faulconer. While working at Fort Belvoir, VA, she met Paul Roney and they were married July 3, 1959. Margaret enjoyed being with people and was always active in the local newcomers groups like the HELO club. She started painting in the 1970's and exhibited in several art shows with her landscapes and still life. The joy she found in being with people led her to play golf, bridge and bowling with the ladies and also with Paul. Margaret was involved with the foreign student friendship program at MSU and developed a closeness with several which over time involved their parents as well. Her parents preceded her in death as well as a brother Harold "Buddy" Faulconer, Brother-in-law Eustace Carneal, and sister-in-law Kathleen Faulconer. She is survived by a sister, Thelma Carneal, brother, Carl Faulconer and sister-in-law, Doris Faulconer, four nieces and two nephews all in Virginia. In addition to her husband, Paul, surviving are daughters Catherine Henry (Anthony) Consolino and Paula Donaldson; sons Barry (Amy) Roney and Jay (Michelle) Roney. Nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Okemos Community Church, 4734 Okemos Rd., Okemos, MI, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Jeanne M. Randels, officiating. The family will receive friends Friday from 6-8 p.m.. at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, MI. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to the Michigan Parkinson Foundation, 30400 Telegraph, Suite 150, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 or your favorite charity in memory of Margaret.