Photo courtesy of Floyd Mortuary and Crematory Inc. - Lumberton
Lumberton, North Carolina
Jul 7, 1943 – Jan 19, 2020 (Age 76)
Dr. Josephine L. Locklear, age 76, of Fairmont entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 19, 2020.
She was born July 7, 1943 in Robeson County to the late Edward Joe Locklear and the late Betty Ruth Brooks Locklear.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her former husband, Earl Cranston Strickland; a sister, Mona Kaye Locklear.
Dr. Locklear was a retired educator of thirty-four years with the Public Schools of Robeson County, serving as principal for the last eight years. She was a lifelong member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school.
She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Hervie Locklear of the home; one son, Jason P. Locklear of the home; three daughters, Deena Locklear (Bradley) of Fairmont, Melanie Strickland Hunt of Pembroke and Millicent Strickland Collins (Mark) of Prospect ;one brother, David Micheal Locklear (Sandra) of Fairmont; three sisters, Effie Locklear Benjamin (Arthur) of Lumberton, Vanessa Rose Locklear of Lumberton, and Shelia Anne Locklear and friend Lynn of Fairmont; six grandchildren, Soraya Locklear, Stinson Locklear, Cetera Hunt, Kayla Hunt, Asa Locklear and Maya Collins; a great grandchild, Buchanan Jacobs.
A Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from 7-9 pm at Floyd Funeral Services in Fairmont.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 3pm at Cedar Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Rodney Hunt and Dr. Rev. Mike Cummings officiating.
Burial will follow in Lumbee Memorial Gardens.
Online condolences may be made at floydmortuary.net
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Rest in peace Mrs Joe you were such an amazing History teacher at Fairgrove. I always looked forward going to your class❤
Luvenia Graham Meekins
January 24, 2020 | NY
Prayers for your peace and comfort to Millicent and Melanie. Thinking of you both during this difficult time.
Renee Lewis Inman
January 23, 2020 | Tar Heel, NC | Classmate
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Linda Hayes
January 23, 2020 | FAIRMONT, NC | Friend
Loura Oxendine
January 22, 2020 | Fairmont, NC
I was blessed to have known Mrs. Josephine for almost fifty years. She was a wonderful friend and an outstanding educator. May God give you comfort.
Brenda Collins
January 22, 2020 | Rowland, NC
Deena prayers are going up for you and your family. May God comfort you and your family for the days you face ahead.
Angela Hill
January 22, 2020 | Lumberton, NC
I pray for the family's comfort during this difficult time. May God's presence surround you and strengthen you.
I still recall the day Mrs. Josephine got another student and me out of ISS to help pick up supplies or something of campus. We ended up being away the whole day, so she took us to lunch. We had good conversations and really enjoyed the day together. She treated us like two young men rather than simply students, let alone students who were being punished. She was a good...
Joseph James
January 22, 2020 | Lumberton, NC | Student
Praying that Gods comforting presence will surround the family of Dr. Josephine Locklear during this time. May he comfort you today.
Sincerely,
Sheriff Burnis Wilkins
January 22, 2020 | Lumberton, NC
We were sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. We love you all and you are in our prayers. Preacher Griffin and family
January 22, 2020