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Dorothy Lockett Obituary
Dorothy Jean Keys Lockett, of 3614 Roma Drive, Erie, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at her residence, after an extended illness, surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late Etta Keys and Leslie J. Smith.
She was a lifelong resident of the city of Erie. Dorothy graduated from Academy High, Erie Business Center and Mercyhurt College. She began a life long business career working for OIC, and worked as a administrative secretary for Mr. H.O. Hirt, of Erie Insurance Exchange. She then began a thirty year career at Booker T. Washington Center, finishing off as the first woman to be appointed Executive Director of the center. After retirement from BTW, Dorothy began a second career as a librarian for Erie County Blasco Library. In her spare time, she loved hunting, fishing, and annual camping with the ladies from Blasco Library.
She was a former member of Family Worship Center, St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, and Second Baptist Church, where she was active in several different ministries.
Dorothy was a member of the NAACP, Rotary Club, Gem City Lodge 328, and a member of the Erie Historical Society.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her uncle the late Rev. Perry Keys Sr.
She is survived by the father of her children Jesse D. Lockett; two daughters, Monique Lockett, Danielle Saunders and two sons, Jesse Jr. and Marc Lockett, all of Erie, six grandchildren, David, Kyle and Timothy Lockett, Sylvia Cooley, Nigel and Jareea Saunders as well as six great-grandchildren.
The Lockett family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Regional Home Health Hospice.
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, May 15, 2014 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Second Baptist Church, 757 East 26th Street, with a Funeral Service there on Friday, May 16, 2014, at 11 a.m., with Pastor Rev. Dr. Allen B. Green eulogizing. Funeral Services are provided by Law Funeral Home, 2926 Pine Ave., Erie.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Lockett
Mr.& Mrs.Jesse D (Sandy) LOCKETT
May 23, 2014
why? Why him? Why her? Why now? Why us? You and I both know I cannot answer that question. Only God knows the reasons behind His actions.
But a key truth on which we can stand is this—our God is a good God! Psalm 34:8 says, “Taste and see that the LORD is good.” God is a good God. We must begin here. Though we don't understand His actions, we can trust His heart!
Peggy Clark Stribling
May 21, 2014
My deepest sympathy. May God be the glory.
Ken Lockett
May 19, 2014
I only spoke to Dorothy once a few years ago. I'm so sorry I didn't get to know her better. This is my loss and to loose another family member hurts more. My condolences to my long distance family.
Robert Anthony Lockett
May 16, 2014
We send our prayers and wish the Lockett family well. Stay strong and remember the good times.
Sharon Smith
May 16, 2014
To the Lockett Family:May God continue to bless you all.knowing that your mother was well loved by many.what a wonderful person,who try to help everyone she knew or did"t know.
Denise Pope
May 15, 2014
Monique my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ms Lockett will be greatly missed.
Shirle Schell
May 15, 2014
Dorothy was honored in 1997 as one of Mercy Center for Women's Women Making History. Her family will be in our prayers. God bless her memory. From the Staff and Board of Mercy Center for Women
Brenda Johnson
May 14, 2014
To the Lockett Family: May God give you peace, comfort and strength in your time of sorrow.
gwen
May 14, 2014
You know I can see and hear her and Bernice playing their Saturday breakfast and than on to the yard sales.
Gwendolyn Cooley & family
May 14, 2014
A candle in memory of a quiet giant. Family know that I am here for you just a call away. Dorothy will be missed for she was the peace maker, did not like a lot of confusion. "Weeping will endure for a night but joy will come in the morning" Love
Rose M Ponds Hammond
May 14, 2014
Death, be not proud
Death, be not proud, though some have called thee
Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so;
For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow
Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me.
From rest and sleep, which but thy pictures be,
Much pleasure; then from thee much more must flow,
And soonest our best men with thee do go,
Rest of their bones, and soul's delivery.
Thou art slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men,
And dost with poison, war, and sickness dwell,
And poppy or charms can make us sleep as well
And better than thy stroke; why swell'st thou then?
One short sleep past, we wake eternally
And death shall be no more; Death, thou shalt die.
By John Donne
The Poetry Foundation
Judie (Ziegler) Himes
May 14, 2014
Sorry to see another one of my classmates from Academy to pass away. My sincere sympathies to her family. She was a very sweet classmate and is safely in our Lord's arms.
May 14, 2014
In my 30+ years in Erie, I worked several times with Dorothy on community projects...she brought "heart and hope" to many people. Erie has lost a well-grounded and valuable community leader. Go placidly amid the noise and haste my friend, John Nesbit/WashingtonPA
Kelly Spencer
May 14, 2014
To the Keys & Lockett family: Ms. Dorothy worked at Erie I when I was a child. It is through her hard work, effort and dedication that I am the woman that I am.
Along with Mr. Denny and Ms. Chag Johnson, she helped to plant seeds of greatness inside all of the youth who were blessed to be a part of Erie I.
My thoughts and prayers are extended to you. May God comfort you now and in the future.
Darya Moore
May 14, 2014
I extend my condolences to the entire Lockett Family. Dorothy was my Boss At BTW. She will be missed. Her laugh was infectious, it made you laugh too! Monique it's ok to let someone else be "The Rock". Daniell, Jesse, Marc and Monique. Lean on one another and the Lord through this difficult time. Love one another.When you look at each other, see your Mother there. Let the moments you shared together warm your heart and bring a smile to your face. She lives through those special memories. Love to you all!
Betty Henninger
May 14, 2014
Dorothy & I worked together at EIE...We worked hard and also had many laughs. You have my deepest sympathy.
Jacqueline Elston
May 14, 2014
To the Lockett Family,
Ms. Dorthy was what you call a "Pillar" in the Erie community.
Her leadership, yet sterness approach, gave her the ability to uplift young women and allow them the opportunity to purchase their own home.
She will always be known to me as a powerful woman.
With due respect,
Panchitta Robinson (Gaines)
May 14, 2014
My condolences to the Lockett family.
Renae Hicks
May 14, 2014
When I am dead, my dearest
When I am dead, my dearest,
Sing no sad songs for me;
Plant thou no roses at my head,
Nor shady cypress tree:
Be the green grass above me
With showers and dewdrops wet;
And if thou wilt, remember,
And if thou wilt, forget.
I shall not see the shadows,
I shall not feel the rain;
I shall not hear the nightingale
Sing on, as if in pain:
And dreaming through the twilight
That doth not rise nor set,
Haply I may remember,
And haply may forget.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
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