Maadiah "Molly" Grace-Jatana Faulk

Molly was a beautiful, kind, generous, extremely talented, and independent girl. She was joyously full of life. No matter what she did, she put her heart and soul in it. Although she was gorgeous, she never thought of herself as pretty. She had her own style and wasn’t concerned about what was in fashion. If she liked it, that was enough for her. She enjoyed art, singing and dancing. She was loved by everyone that knew her. A truly beautiful “old soul”, mature beyond her years, yet bright and fun-loving. Everyone that saw her dance (she danced for fun, never for performance) remembers how carefree and joyful she was.

She loved all her family but was especially close to her brother Isaiah and loved him deeply. She cared about him and always wanted the best for him. They spent much of every weekend together. They were more than brother and sister; they were best friends.

She loved frogs. She had pet frogs. She collected frog plushies. She decorated with frogs. She never met a frog she didn’t like.

Art was an important part of her life. Anything crafty she wanted to do; she was good at. She started with clay sculptures as a young girl, incredibly detailed miniatures, then gravitated toward drawing, mostly pencil and pen and ink. Her drawings were detailed and meticulous. She did not do things half-way or “good enough”, although she never thought she was good. She had begun crocheting “plushies and selling them. She did drawings on commission and sold them on-line.

She started to sing at the Grand Old Hatchery when she was sixteen, and blossomed into a wonderful, emotional performer that connected with the audience, who without fail loved her. Her joie de vivre and kind, generous personality was apparent to everyone. She sang some country, but really enjoyed swing, big band and show tunes. She had her own voice, and the audience could tell she put her heart and soul into the songs she chose to sing. She gained many fans from her performances. These fans turned into friends who felt close to her because of her obvious wonderful, caring personality. Once again, she never thought of herself as anything special.

Unlike many artistic types, Molly was driven, responsible and had a plan. She was well organized. It was important to her to take care of the bills. She saved money, hoping to buy a house someday. Despite her generosity, she had trouble accepting gifts, even from her parents. She always wanted to pay her own way.

She volunteered at the Dickson County Help Center for many years. She didn’t do it for any kind of credit for school or resume. She did it because it was in her kind and generous nature. She worked in the background, hanging and sorting donated clothes. She didn’t need or want any kind of recognition for her work.

As she became a woman, she told me that all she really wanted was to take care of people. The last time I saw her, she showed up on my doorstep with 2 quiches she had made for me and her brother Isaiah to eat at work. She wanted to get married and have children.

Beautiful, kind, generous, caring, talented, joyful ---- what more could anyone want in a daughter and friend.

Molly was the best little sister a brother could hope for, a smart, sweet, and caring person, always thinking of someone else first.  She had hands capable of any craft, be it drawing, crocheting, or sculpting clay.  She had a smile that when you saw it you couldn’t help but smile back.  Her deep love for everyone and everything, especially for her pet frogs, was always on display.  She gave it her all no matter the challenge in front of her.  She loved to sing and dance, she could glide across the dance floor and her voice would make a songbird jealous.  She would make your day better just by being there, and she wouldn’t even realize it.

A Celebration of Life is being held at the Grand Old Hatchery in Dickson, TN on Sunday, April 07, 2024 from 2:00 – 6:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Dickson County Help Center.

Molly is survived by:

Parents:

J. Russell Faulk and Jenny Faulk

Paternal Grandparents:

John Faulk and Jatana Bremer

Maternal Grandmother:

Dixie Happel

Siblings:

Steven Nunley

Aura Lee Hiehle

Forrest Faulk

Ezra Faulk

Arin Faulk

Isaiah Faulk

She is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Rusty Thornhill.

Arrangements by Spann Funeral Home & Cremation Services (615) 446-1123