Connie Lynn Holston

XENIA — Connie Lynn (Lockwood) Holston, 79, of Xenia, died Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Shawnee Estates Senior Living. She was born January 6, 1946, in Xenia, the daughter of William O. and Mary Louise (Oliver) Lockwood. Connie was a graduated from Greeneview High School and was Valedictorian of her class. She attended and graduated from Ohio State University. In 1965, Connie was crowned Ohio Junior Miss and was the 1st Runner-up at the National Junior Miss competition in Mobile, AL. Connie worked as a reporter for Channel 7 and then in broadcast markets in Florida, California and Maine. After her broadcast career, she taught at Wright State University, and professionally wrote elementary curriculum and poetry. Connie is survived by her brother, Mark Lockwood of Sarasota, FL; cousin, John (Connie) Lockwood of Xenia; niece, Kara (Korey) Karnevale; nephew, Jake Lockwood; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband James Holston; parents, William O. and Mary Louise (Oliver) Lockwood; brother, Ned Lockwood; and nephew, Jesse Lockwood. Graveside service will be held 3:30 PM Tuesday May 6th, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Bowersville. Visitation will be held 2:00 – 3:00 PM at McColaugh Funeral Home in Xenia. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Organization of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com.