After a long and full life, Marjorie Louise (Austin) Faucett,age 97, died on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal, Kansas.
Marjorie was born on November 22, 1928, in Chandler, Oklahoma, to Ostby S. and Ethel M. (Cain) Austin and raised in Cushing, Oklahoma. She later moved to Alamosa, Colorado with her brother, Royal and parents. Marjoriegraduated from high school in Alamosa, Colorado, in 1946. On August 3, 1946, Marjorie and Richard Oren Faucett were united in marriage, beginning their life together. They shared 73 years of marriage before Richard’s passing on October 16, 2019. They moved to the Bay Area of California in 1952 where they raised their three children, Jory, Casey, and Dan. Marjorie graduated from California State University Hayward in the 1970’s with an Accounting Degree. She then set up her own accounting practice. She was always very active in her church, whether in Fremont, California, Hayden, Colorado, or Liberal, Kansas. Our hearts are at peace knowing she is in heaven with the Lord.
She is survived by two sons, Casey Wayne Faucett of Liberal, Kansas,
Daniel Austin Faucett and his wife, Kathy of Montrose, Colorado,
Seven grandchildren, Anya, Lucas, Caleb, Ryan, Andrea,Austin, and Kimmie
Fourteen great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ostby and EthelAustin,
Husband, Richard Faucett,
Daughter, Jory Sydlaske,
Brother, Royal and his wife, Tish Austin,
Grandson, Jerod Faucett.
Funeral will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ, 920 N Jordan, Liberal, Kansas. Jack Cooley will be presiding.
A burial will follow at Tyrone Cemetery in Tyrone, Oklahoma
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hornungfuneralhome.com
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