Yong Sun Faircloth, age 69, passed away on August 4, 2026. She was born on June 3, 1957, and throughout her life she shared her heart with others in the way she knew best: food, family, and unwavering love.
For Yong Sun, cooking was far more than preparing a meal; it was her love language. Her home was always open, and she delighted in filling it with as many family members and friends as she could gather around her table. Her meals were famously spicy, and if you couldn’t quite handle the heat, she made sure you never forgot it with her playful teasing. Every Thanksgiving, loved ones eagerly anticipated the Korean wontons that had become her signature tradition. While her family has carefully preserved the treasured recipe, they know the dish will never taste quite the same without the love and care that only she could put into every bite.
Her greatest joy, however, was her family. Yong Sun adored her grandchildren and was endlessly proud of each of them. She never needed a special occasion to show her love. She was just as likely to surprise them by showing up unannounced to whisk them away for a day together, creating memories they will cherish forever. Those moments of laughter, love, and spontaneity are gifts that will remain with them always.
She is lovingly survived by her daughter, Sandra (David) Wray; her son, Shawn (Jennifer) Faircloth; and her four beloved grandchildren, who were the light of her life.
Yong Sun leaves behind a home forever changed by her absence, but also a legacy of hospitality, laughter, family traditions, and unconditional love. Though her chair at the table will now sit empty, her spirit will live on every time her family gathers together, shares a meal, tells stories, and remembers the remarkable woman who made everyone feel welcome. She will be deeply loved, forever remembered, and greatly missed.
A memorial service for Yong Sun will be held on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 from 2:00PM-5:00PM.
