Maralene Fookes
August 30, 1925 ~ April 30, 2017
Maralene Fookes
91, Mooresville, passed away on April 30, 2017 at St Francis- Mooresville. Maralene was born on August 30, 1925 in Atlanta, Indiana to the late Cleman Roy Carson and Inez (Kelly) Carson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Clifford W. Fookes and a sister Beverly Hungerford.
Maralene worked as a secretary for Pilgrim Frauman Insurance Company, but her true passion was using her gifts to serve Jehovah and others. She was an accomplished musician, artist and baker who loved playing the piano and baking cakes for many weddings over the years.
She was a member of the Riverside Congregation of Jehovah Witness and served in ministry with her husband in many Congregations over the years.
Survivors include her niece Robin (Bud) Brown, friend and caregiver Beverly (Ron) Hornaday and a host of spiritual children.
Graveside services are private. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Dear Aunt Maralene,
The devotion you and Cliff shared in your marriage was exceptional.
You were extremely generous in giving counsel to so many, day or night.
We both loved dark chocolate and sharing recipes. In particular, a cookie recipe you gave me that you didn’t know the name of. When I baked them for people I said they were called “Maralenes”. You never shied away from learning new things on your computer. I so appreciated the healing I received from you after my Mother’s passing (your sister – Beverley). We wrote so many letters and emails to each other and had such great belly laughs during our calls that went on for hours!
The past years were difficult and you never lost your enduring spirit throughout.
Thank you to all that gave my Aunt such great help and care. A very special Thanks to the entire Hornaday family!
With love, Robin and Budd
It was a pleasure to have met you the couple of short brief interactions that we had together while caring for you during your stays. Thanks for all the laughs and smiles. It was truly my pleasure meeting you and sharing my wedding stories a long with other stories with you. RIH, fly high with those wings that you gained. You will be missed my friend.