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Her husband, Larry Wells, says his wife suffered a stroke Sunday and had been hospitalized in Oxford, where she died Wednesday. Graveside services are scheduled for Friday at Oxford Memorial Cemetery.
Faulkner Wells was born in 1936, four months after the death of her father, Dean Swift Faulkner, William Faulkner's youngest brother, in a plane crash. William Faulkner, who she called Pappy, became her legal guardian.
Faulkner Wells worked on the renovation of Rowan Oak, the last home of William Faulkner who died in Oxford in 1962. Faulkner Wells also co-founded the Faux Faulkner parody contest.
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
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Valerie Monda
October 8, 2015
Dear Faulkner Wells family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our family was stationed in Panama with you and our mother Sandi was good friends with Dean. I have fond memories of my sister Suzanne and Diane and Paige and me knocking coconuts down with bamboo poles in the neighborhood. You are all in our prayers. God Bless
Valerie, !Ardythe,Suzanne and Sandi Gille. Gulf Breeze, Fl.
joe and patty elder
September 15, 2013
to the family of dean--she was our wonderful neighbor in the60s at shaw afb--our hearts go out to all of her family--please know we are thinking of all of you--joe and patty elder
Dr. William Stokes
June 14, 2012
A charming lady and outstanding teacher of the written word. Ms Wells never gave up on this student, she always had a plan to help, her help motivated this student and created a passion for reading for 34 years. God Bless!
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May 27, 2012
I am devastated! I have just read her new book, which my book club will discuss in June, for the second time. Her death was unknown to me, as it was not reported in the Richmond Times Dispatch. My sincere sympathy, Larry. My son is an Ole Miss graduate and my fondness for the Oxford/Faulkner community is unsurpassed. Bev Baker, Powhatan, Virginia
beverly Baker
May 27, 2012
I am devastated! I have just read her new book, which my book club will discuss in June, for the second time. Her death was unknown to me, as it was not reported in the Richmond Times Dispatch. My sincere sympathy, Larry. My son is an Ole Miss graduate and my fondness for the Oxford/Faulkner community is unsurpassed. Bev Baker, Powhatan, Virginia
Mike Crivello
August 20, 2011
Sending my condolences to you, Larry, and to all of Dean's family members. I'm shocked and saddened to see the In Memoriam in The Southern Register today; coincidentally, I had just ordered Dean's new book yesterday.
I'll never forget the friendly kindness and good-spirited courtesy of your hospitality in Oxford.
In sympathy,
August 16, 2011
My dear friend, Dean. We shared many LRSH memories. I'll always remember those times in Little Rock... sleep overs, parties at the lakes in Hot Springs,
night swims at the Country Club, and cheerleading for the Tiger team.
Thanks, Larry, for bring her to LR for the book signing and sending
the pictures. They are keepers...so will be my friendship with Dean.
Sleep well my friend.
Suzanne B. McGee Little Rock, Ar.
August 4, 2011
I almost met her...we planned to get together after the book tour. God had other plans. Take care, Larry - Carolyn
August 1, 2011
So sorry to receive this news from my friend Terry Goggin. What a legacy Dean leaves us, though. My condolences, Larry, and wishes for your strength and comfort. Tom Gerald (Lompoc, California)
Annie I.
August 1, 2011
My condolences to the family and friends. May you be comforted by the hope found in the scriptures.
Sandra
August 1, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss of Dean. Just remember that God offers a wonderful future for us all, soon Christ will call all those in the memorial tombs and they will return, young and healthy to a beautiful peaceful earth. What a wonderful time to welcome them back to an earth governed and blessed by Jesus rule, “your kingdom come to earth...”, - John 5: 28,29 & Matthew 6:10
Tina Billias
July 31, 2011
I heard about Ms. Wells book on public radio recently and am on the waiting list for it at my local library.I am sorry to hear that she has passed.My condolences to the family. A Faulkner Fan Forever in Dunnellon,Fl
Juanita
July 30, 2011
May Ms. Dean memories shine as a light on a dark night in our hearts forever. May God bless her family.Psalms 83:18
Eric Gustafson
July 30, 2011
To Diane and the family,
Listen for your mom, her ghost will speak to you. She believed as do I.
May she rest in peace.
Love, Eric
Jewell Goodman
July 29, 2011
Believe it or not, I completed Dean Wells' book last evening. She was quite a lady and lived an interesting life, always able to count on "Pappy." Sorry for the loss.
July 28, 2011
Dear Diane - J-Bird-Paige please know that your family and friends in Stowe Vermont are thinking of you and sending our love and support. We know that Dean's legacy will live on in each of you. XO Deans smile lit up a room - her laugh contagious. Michael - Gus - Harry - Keenan - you are in our hearts XO
Rob Faulkner
July 28, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the family. The loss of another Faulkner is always painful to all of us. I pray God's comforting spirit will grant you peace.
R Golay
July 28, 2011
To the the family of Dean Faulkner Wells - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that she will be missed by many.
T B
July 28, 2011
Condolences to the family and friends at this time. Life well lived is truly to be celebrated.
Tommy Holman
July 28, 2011
I know this is a big loss for you, Larry, thinking of you in a big way. Tommy
Kelley Chrisman
July 28, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear of Ms. Faulkner Wells passing. I'm currently reading her memoir and she sounds like a really special person. Condolences to your family.
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