Elnita T. Faulk

ELNITA T. FAULK was the daughter of the late Moses and Evia Frink. She was born on July 19, 1921 in Brunswick County, North Carolina and entered into rest on Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at her home in Sunset Beach, North Carolina.On September 2, 1950 Elnita was wed in holy matrimony to James Turner Faulk who preceded her in death. This union was blessed with two children, Stevie and Keith Faulk, who also preceded her in death.Elnita was educated in the public school system and went on to earn her diploma in practical nursing from the St. Paul Institute of Nursing in November, 1948. Her career in nursing was rewarded with numerous service awards and certificates of appreciation. Elnita received a Certificate of Retirement in May, 1983 after twenty-five years of faithful service to the State of Maryland.At an early age, Elnita gave her life to Christ and became a faith member of Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church. Once Elnita became a permanent resident of Baltimore, she became a devoted member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. She served the church in many capacities including providing service in the church’s nursing unit. Elnita’s church affiliation remained strong and vibrant until her illness prevented her faithful attendance.While nursing was her occupation, Elnita had a long and satisfying career as an Avon Lady. As a member of the Avon sales force there are not many awards or certificates that she did not receive. Her association with Avon lasted over forty years.Although there is not a lot of information available about her membership, Elnita was a member of the Eastern Stars for many years.Surviving to cherish her memory are: her sister, Louise (Henry) Jenrette; three grandsons, keith, Stevie and Emanuel; granddaughter, Dana; five great-grandchildren, Lil’ Stevie III, Brittany, Jeremiah, Stephanie and Taneka; two great-great-grandchildren, Taivoun and Taijoun; four sister-in-law, Rachel Frink of Grissetown, N.C., Ella Mitchell of Arlington, Texas, Mary Long of Dosher, N.C. and Roma Bellamy of Bolivia, N.C.; two brothers-in-law, George Faulk of New York, N.Y. and Paul Faulk of Baltimore, Md.; her favorite niece and traveling friend, Carene Ford; Ms. Johnson, her neighbor and dedicated friend; Ms. Mary, whose friendship never ended; a goddaughter, Myra; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Elnita T. Faulk

July 7, 1921 - November 26, 2008