Bertha Locklear
(March 13, 1919 – December 6, 2014)
FAIRMONT — Bertha was born on March 13, 1919, to parents James "Mack" (c1846-1924) and Polly Ann "Annie" (1881-1968) Locklear. Bertha was born on the homesteaded estate of her father, located in the Black Ankle area of Fairmont, where she resided her entire life. She was the last surviving child born to Mack and Annie.
She was preceded in death by six siblings, Frank Locklear, Ander Locklear, Grazie Locklear, Leona Hunt, Lucinda Oxendine and Mae Jacobs. Bertha was preceded in death by 11 half-siblings, born to Mack and his first wife Aggienore Locklear; twin sisters, Mary Hunt and Martha Hunt, Redmond Locklear, Thurman Locklear, Chesley Locklear, Viola (Jip) Hunt, Madrick Locklear, McDaniel Locklear, Dehlie Locklear, Isadora Hunt and Lenora Strickland
Bertha was a great niece of Henry Berry Lowry, the infamous Lumbee avenger who mysteriously evaded law enforcement officials (c1872), never to be apprehended nor his whereabouts to be determined. Mack Locklear was the son of Mary Ann Lowry Locklear, the sister of Henry Berry Lowry.
Bertha was a beloved lifelong member of Piney Grove Baptist Church in Fairmont. Piney Grove Baptist Church was the anchor of her life.
Bertha was a tobacco farmer until 1968. Following retirement as a tobacco farmer, she worked at Goodrich and later at Converse Shoe factory, for 20 years. She was an avid gardener and loved the outdoors. She is locally renowned for her fruit cake recipe, which she baked annually for friends and family members, for a period spanning more than 50 years.
Bertha adored her nieces and nephews, church family, daughters and sons-in-law, grandchildren and a multitude of friends, too numerous to enumerate.
Bertha is survived by her daughter, Arlene Shellhouse and son-in-law, Art of Fallston, Md.; her daughter, Carol Hunt and son-in-law Redell of Fairmont; and niece, Gertrude Boehmer of Orange, Calif., whom she helped to raise. Bertha was preceded in death by her daughter, Clementine Mayer. Bertha is survived by four grandchildren, Magnolia Nichole Hunt and Joel Hunt, of Fairmont; Seth Shellhouse, of Venice Beach, Calif, and Brooks Shellhouse of Fallston, Md..
Bertha went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 7, 2014. The visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Floyd Funeral Services in Fairmont.
The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Piney Grove Baptist Church in Fairmont, the Rev. Charles Locklear officiating. Burial will follow in Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
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Lissa Gonzalez
December 11, 2014
Love you all my prayers continue to be with the family.....
Wesley@Jeannie Oxendine
December 11, 2014
We will miss you Aunt Bertha rest in peace good ole soul till we meet again??????
December 11, 2014
PRAYER'S FOR THE FAMILY, "THE CHILDREN OF JUNE ( SON OF REDMOND LOCKLEAR)
AND GENEVA LOCKLEAR , PEMBROKE, NC
December 11, 2014
My prayers and condolences to the family. She is my new found relative, through Mack Locklear. Angie McPherson
Veronica Hunt
December 11, 2014
Words can not express my heart felt sorrow for your loss. Ms. Bertha will always remain in our hearts as she was the one who mentor me when I first attend Piney Grove. She always encouraged me to go and do the things that God would have me to do and I will always remember her for that. Thank you family for allowing me to be a part of her service. Her love will remain forever with Piney Grove Church for her willingness to always be faithful to the church. Much love to the family. My prayers are with you always.
sandy lucas
December 10, 2014
From Dr. Sandy Lucas. My deepest sympathies to Aunt Berta's family. I recall visiting Aunt ertha with Dad (James Lucas , deceased) My mother Geneva Lucas lives in Pembroke. Active at 8ave 85. # 910-521-4938. Call.... Dads Mother Lizzie Locklear 's Dad is McDaniel Locklear; brother of Aunt Bertha. My Dads' Father is Clarence Lucas n Lizzie Locklear of Redhill community. Grandmother Lizzie Farmed in Philadephus community. Dad' s surfing brothers are McDaniel and Glen Lucas, of Fairmont and Greensboro. I have six siblings; 3 of us r in Tucson ,
Arizona & 4 in Carolina. My twin is Sarah, lives in Tucson
December 10, 2014
We are sorry for your loss. She will truly be missed by many. Mrs. Bertha was a wonderful friend and neighbor.
The Page Family
Clinton Hunt
December 9, 2014
A wonderful soul who will be missed so much. Always smiling and singing. True blessed christian who love the Lord very much . No one could bake a fruitcake like her. Love her family and friends. God bless you till we meet again this side of Jordan. Love Clinton Hunt and family.
December 9, 2014
REST IN PARADISE MS. BERTHA LOVE YA MS. MARTHA RAY HUNT
Deborah Currie
December 9, 2014
Nicole
So sorry for your loss
Betty Locklear
December 9, 2014
Aunt Bertha
You will surely be missed. Heaven just gain another angel. I know you are smiling down on us. Love you.
Helen Locklear
December 9, 2014
Aunt Bertha
You will truly be missed.
PHYLLIS MURRAY
December 9, 2014
EARTH'S LOSS IS HEAVEN'S GAIN.....
PHYLLIS MURRAY
COUSIN OF MRS. BERTHA
GREAT GRANDDAUGHTER OF
CHESLEY LOCKLEAR
Barbara Lacroix
December 9, 2014
Carol and family sad to hear the news, yet happy for her. She is rejoicing in the presents of God. She was a great lady, who gave me many hours of her time talking about God or my other passion, our joint history " the Locklear,s". May God.s peace surround you at this time and in days ahead, as you adjust to this new phase of life. I will always remember her hand stirred Fruitcakes.
Sherry Sampson
December 8, 2014
I know the family will truly miss her but I also know they are happy in spirit to know she is with her Lord and Savior. Whom she loved dearly. God bless the family and and joy will come in the morning. Sherry Sampson
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