Celia Faulkner Obituary
Celia P. Faulkner passed away on August 11th, 2025 at the age of 98.
She is survived by one son: Robert "Red" T. Faulkner.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Raymond Earl Faulkner; son: "Baby Ray"; father: Thomas C. Penisson; mother: Annette Falgout Penisson; two brothers: Dennis Penisson (Janice), Thomas Penisson III (Zefa); two sisters: Helena P. Cole, and Alice P. Guidroz.
Celia was employed by South Coast Gas for many years; after her retirement, she took many bus tours and one overseas tour. She was a devout Catholic.
Samart-Mothe Funeral of Mathews entrusted with arrangements.
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