Photo courtesy of Bob Neal & Sons - Clarendon Funeral Home - Clarendon
Clarendon, Arkansas
Jul 23, 1936 – Feb 10, 2026
Faye Laverne Locke (Gray), aged 89, passed away on February 10, 2026, in England, Arkansas. Born on July 23, 1936, in Roe, Arkansas, Faye grew up as the only daughter of six children and graduated from Clarendon High School.
Faye met Bobby Glenn Locke Sr at the age of 13 at the local skating rink and they married when she was 15, on January 6, 1952. They moved to Memphis for a short time and while there had Bobby and Carol. They returned to Clarendon in 1959 and had Sharon. Faye had a fulfilling career, dedicating 20 years to Sanyo before retiring from Riceland Foods after 18 years of service to care for her beloved husband, Bob.
Faye at the age of 13 accepted Jesus as her personal Savior and was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Clarendon, where she engaged deeply with her faith community. Her hobbies reflected her love for the outdoors, springtime being her favorite. She spent countless hours in her yard, mowing and planting flowers, and managed her rental property, building lasting friendships with her renters. Her hands-on approach to life was inspired by her husband’s craftsmanship, which she cherished deeply.
She leaves behind a legacy of love and endurance, survived by her brothers, Dr. Robert "Bob" Gray of Jacksonville, FL, Gerald "Jerry" Gray and his wife Ronnie of Murfreesboro, TN, and Sanford Sandy Gray and his wife, Cathy of Michigan. Her children, Bobby Glenn Locke Jr. and his wife Dejuan and Sharon Caldwell, along with her grandchildren, Kim Simpson, Jason King, Bobbie Lynn Steeland, and Paige Ford, and her great-grandchildren, Zachary, Garrett, Dalton, Jaden, Heidi, Hadlee, Donald Glenn, Austin, and Madyson, will fondly remember her nurturing spirit. Faye was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Glenn Locke Sr.; her parents, Green Perry Gray and Mary Elizabeth Scott Gray; her daughter Carol Warner and granddaughter Erica Simpson, brothers, Perry Edward Gray, and Paul E. Gray.
Faye’s memory will also be cherished by her special feline companion, Callie, who was a constant source of joy in her life. Her presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her, as she made a lasting impact through her kindness, resilience, and the beautiful spaces she created and maintained with love.
Read MoreSo sorry Bobby an Djuan she was a very sweet lady saying a pray for yall
Rita Davenport
February 13, 2026 | Moro, AR | Friend
Ms. Faye was a very sweet lady. She will be truly missed by her friends and family. To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Holderman
February 13, 2026 | Stuttgart, AR | Friend
Faye was a sweet lady. She was hard working. Loved her family and brought joy to those around her. God bless each of you.
Susan Smith
February 11, 2026 | Stuttgart, AR | Friend
My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of Ms Faye. Memories of her often cross my mind a lot. She was always so good to me as a renter. May God comfort each of you during this difficult time and days and weeks to come.
Sandy Mcghee
February 11, 2026 | Friend
Ms. Faye was a very special lady. She will be missed tremendously. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Gail Mayville
February 11, 2026 | Ward, AR | Friend
Mrs. Faye was a special lady to our family. She will never be forgotten for the love she shared. She could work circles around anyone keeping up with lawn care. Prayers for the family at this time of your loss.
Russell and Frances Fridell
February 11, 2026 | Bearden, AR | Friend