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Ethel Lockamy Obituary
Ethel Lockamy
AUTRYVILLE — Mrs. Ethel Ezzell Lockamy, 85, entered into heaven the morning of Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Mrs. Lockamy was a member of Autryville Baptist Church and the owner of Little Angels Nursery for over 40 years.
She is survived by a son, Lloyd Lockamy and his wife Cynthia of Stedman; two daughters, Faye Lockamy Owens and her husband William of Roseboro, and Gail Lockamy Stewart of Autryville; one sister, Becky Tyler of Valdosta, Ga.; six grandchildren, Coy Lockamy of Stedman, Andy Owens and wife Leslie of Lillington, the Rev. Josh Owens and wife Lindsay of Monroe, Kenly Stewart of Winston Salem, Katie Stewart of Angier, Heather Stewart Anderson and husband Alex of Clinton; and four great grandchildren, Addison Owens, Quinn Owens, Anna Kate Anderson and Jamie Claire Anderson; and a special friend, William Patterson.
She was preceded in death by husband, Ralph Lockamy; and grandson, Jamie Stewart.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Roseboro St., Roseboro.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at Autryville Baptist Church, 425 Williams St., Autryville. Burial will follow at Butler Cemetery.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Autryville Baptist Church Van Fund, P.O. Box 26, Autryville, N.C. 28318.
Butler Funeral Home of Roseboro is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ethel Lockamy
Lori Holtzman
May 22, 2019
With deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow for your family. May cherished memories always fill your hearts. Lori (J&N)
Terry Mayner
May 21, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 21, 2019
For the Lockamy Family:
I am truly saddened to hear of your great loss.
Mrs. "Ethel" was truly a sweet & caring soul she looked after many a child in our area; I remember fondly of days dropping off & picking up my little sis Aimee & many times Mrs.Ethel would be there with a great big hug & smile even for me! My wish is for comfort & peace to you all, with the assurance that she is in heaven probably looking after the little ones up there!
Much Love,
Tana Faircloth-Melvin & Family
Stedman
Hilda Sessoms
May 21, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss. Hilda Sessoms and Family.
JR CARR
May 21, 2019
as you go through this time of sorrow may you feel the love of god's warm embrace and the comfort knowing she is with the lord
May 21, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to the family. When we lose someone we love, the pain and grief can seem unbearable. But trust in the God of comfort, he will make you strong and give you peace at this difficult time. Numbers 6:26
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