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Ivy Locke Obituary
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LOCKE, Dr. Ivy DR. IVY LOCKE Dr. Ivy Locke, a native of Atlanta, Ga., passed away Friday, March 26, 2010 in Providence, Rhode Island. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Armentha Locke. Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, April 4, 2010 at 1:00PM at Fellowship Group Baptist Church, 2813 East Point Street, East Point, Ga., Dr. Emmanuel McCall, Pastor. Viewing will be held 11:00AM prior to service. Interment Greenwood. Survivors: parents, Mr. & Mrs. T.J. Locke; brother, Dr. T.J. Locke, III; nieces, Tahira (Kendrell), Takeia, Tschena; nephew, Thomas J. Locke, IV and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins of the Locke and Harvey families. Willie A. Watkins Historical West End Chapel 1003 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd. SW (404) 758-1731.
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Kimberly Roberts
January 30, 2022
She was a rock for her students, especially those at FSU. She crossed my mind today. What a bright light!
Anthony L. Sanders Sr.
March 21, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Anthony L. Sanders Sr.
March 27, 2011
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
September 28, 2010
My sincerest condolences to the Locke family on the passing of my mentor, my friend, Ivy Denise Locke. I knew Dr. Locke during her tenure at Florida State, at which time she formally became "my mentor". She was the most loving, nurturing and giving person I'd ever met. At that time, I struggled academically, while holding down a job at FSU. Dr. Locke's encouragement, guidance and wisdom lit a fire under my feet... she simply said, you'll complete your bachelor's degree "when you're ready"... Those words were seeds and our friendship watered them. She encouraged me to aim high. Whenever I doubted... she said "you can do it and you will... when you're ready". There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you, Dr. Locke. I miss you. I am ever grateful. You changed my life. Because of you...I achieved a Ph.D.
I know you're in a better place. God bless.
Shenita Brokenburr, Ph.D.
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DIANNE JONES-BURGESS
June 13, 2010
MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MY CLASSMATE IVY, WHOM I HAVE KNOWN FROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL--COLLIER HEIGHTS THOUGH HIGH SCHOOL-- DOUGLASS HIGH IN ATLANTA GEORGIA. AS THE YEARS PAST, MAY ALL THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES LAST FOREVER. DIANNE (JONES) BURGESS (DECATUR, GEORGIA).
Roberta Bengtson
May 31, 2010
My condolences and prayers to the entire Locke family.
I am totally shocked and sad to hear of Ivy's passing. She was a wonderful person with a beautiful spirit that will live on forever. I will always cherish memories of her and our often long, long chats. I am blessed for having known her.
Dawn Kenney
April 8, 2010
To The Locke Family, Ivy was such a very special person here at RIC. She will be greatly missed. Ivy would take time out of her busy day and make time to spend with my daughter, Elizabeth (age 10)whenever she stopped in. They would go into her treasure box and explore. My daughter will always treasure that memory of Ivy.
Jennifer West
April 6, 2010
To the Locke Family,
Ivy was a true inspiration to the Fredrick Douglass Class of 75. Even as a young teenager her wisdom and intellect were bright shining lights for all of us. I will always hold fond memories of Ivy in my heart. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Jenna Testone
April 5, 2010
Ivy Locke was an amazing person with some much knowledge and wisdom to offer people. God Bless her and her family. May she rest in peace.
Ciro and Olga De Luca
April 3, 2010
To the dearest and most distinguished Locke Family,
Olga and I are still in total disbelief,over the untimely,shocking passing of such a wonderful neighbor and friend of ours,a most distinguished educator and administrator,a radiant light in our lives,and in the lives of all those she so gently touched.
We are the richer for having known her,and now the poorer for not having her physically in our midst.
She will forever remain a source of love and insipration,as we fondly reminisce about our beloved Dr.Ivy,and her dear and engaging mother,Armentha,whom we had the pleasure of meeting, at a wonderful reception ,which our beloved neighbor hosted.
We were so delighted that our friend considered us to be part of her Rhode Island family,as we considered her to be part of ours.
Having met her wonderful mother, were so looking forward to meeting her dad,Thomas,and her brother,Dr.Thomas J.Locke III,and her nieces and nephew,at some future warm gathering at our home,located right across the road from the most endearing,gentle,sweet,demure,Dr.Ivy Locke...who has left us with such indelible memories..
While we shall mourn her sudden and unfortunate passing,we will always surrender a soulful smile to her engaging presence,infinitely palpable and visible.
Such was Dr.Ivy's immeasurable radiance!
Darlene Jackson
April 3, 2010
To the Locke Family,
I will miss our dear high school classmate (Class of 75). I know that Ivy brought a refreshing light into any situation. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Dwight Varnum
April 3, 2010
I have known Dr. Ivy Locke during our days at Frederick Douglass High School. We grew up in and attend the same church(s), and pursued and obtained our educational goals.
In spite of all of her many accomplishments, Ivy's life was a true exemplary and expression of God. Her upbeat personality, smile, and spirit not only brighten a room or office any day of the week, but also showed others what true love was all about.
I along with the many members of the Fellowship Group Baptist Church are sadden of her sudden death; indeed she will be missed. The many memories we have of her life and the positive ways she made a difference, we will always treasure.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Locke family. God has truly blessed her life... God will continue to bless and comfort you in the days to come.
Sheila Jones
April 2, 2010
To the family and loved ones of Dr. Ivy Locke:
Ivy touched so many lives in a very positive way. We both attended Douglass High School together (she was class of 1975, and I was class of 1974).
My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with your family.
There is comfort in knowing that Ivy will always live in your hearts, and peace in knowing that she is resting in the Loving Arms of God.
May God bless and comfort each of you in the days to come. I will keep you in my prayers.
Sincerely, (your Neighbor)
Sheila Jones, State Representative (Atlanta)
Grace Bush
April 2, 2010
I met Ivy when I was called to fill in while a search was undertaken for a new Director of Computer Services at Southeast. She went out of her way to make me feel welcome and devoted a great deal of her free time on weekends to see that I was entertained. God Bless her!
April 2, 2010
Thomas and Armentha and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this painful time; yet, according to the guest book, Ivy was a wonderful person; and I am sure a wonderful daughter,knowing her parents as I do.
May the memories of joy and love prevail in your hearts and spirit in difficult moments.
I will share the sad new with James Bernard O'Neal who was at Emory when Ivy was there.
Florine Guy (O'Neal)
Maggie Sullivan
April 2, 2010
During the few years that I worked with Ivy Locke at Rhode Island College, she was always kind, pleasant, smiling and upbeat. She will be missed. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Mary Etta Dunaway, RD,CDE
April 2, 2010
I was so sad to hear the news about Ivy. I was the dietitian that worked with her in the meal replacement program though Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was a wonderful person and fun participant in our group. I think of her often because I still share her recipes with new group members from "Ivy's Low Calorie Creative Eatery". She always added comments at the end to "enjoy with the sunday newspaper and cup of hot tea", or another tidbit.I will be sad now when I share these recipes with others. She is having a wonderful time now in heaven and it will be the blink of an eye and all will be together forever.
Jeanne Machado
April 2, 2010
I feel so blessed that I had the opportunity to work with Ivy and also be a part of her life. I will miss her everyday. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Angela Walton
April 2, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Debbie Arnold Morse
April 2, 2010
It was a pleasure to have known Ivy. I haven't seen her for many years, but as a high school classmate, I remember her as a kind young lady ready to take on the future. Our deepest sympathy to you and our prayers are with you.
Amy Ingargiola
April 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Ivy is quite possibly the happiest person I have ever met. We went to the same gym, and she was always smiling, singing, dancing, and had a kind word to offer.
The Staff of Willie A. Watkins, Inc.
April 2, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
Roxann Johnson-Nance
April 1, 2010
To The Locke Family, I know that no one can replace her in your hearts, but know that we thank you for sharing her with us, if for only a brief time. She gave of herself and loved her adopted home of Rhode Island. I will miss her not only as my boss but as a friend.
Adelaide/Robert Parsons
April 1, 2010
Ivy was a living representative of Christ on Earth. She had a way of lifting people up, focusing them on the real issue or concern in their lives and then pointing them to the true source of strength....God. I loved to go into her office at Southeast and absorb all of the Feng Shui and good carma that was their. She was a great source of strength to us all. She lives on in each of us whose life she touched. Know that her profound depth of understanding of God was a truly great witness surpassed only by Christ.
We will always remember her Christmas Parties, caroling, and her special kindnesses to Bob's Father, her Valentine's "date."
Blessings to her family.
Georgia Bonaminio
April 1, 2010
I have had the privilege of working with Ivy as her Administrative Secretary at Rhode Island College. She was a wonderful compassionate person with a smile that you can never forget. I would like to extend my sympathy to her entire family. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
Rae Ferguson
April 1, 2010
To the Lockes: My heartfelt prayers and blessings.
I will always feel Ivy's joyful presence and hear her laughter at Conimicut Point and all those Rhode Island "spots" we shared on our Saturday outings.
She was such a beautiful child of God. Truly compassionate, playfully loving, a bubbly, bright light! I am so blessed to have had her in my life.
Shine on, Ivy!
Rebecca Boddie-McNease
April 1, 2010
To the Locke Family,
May God look upon you with strength and encouragement. Knowing that Ivy contributed to this earth in a positive manner, her living was not in vain. She has finished her course and God has received her to Himself. Please be encouraged and know that you birthed a jewel into this world, the world benefitted from it, and she has left her mark. I am proud to say that she was a classmate of mine at Douglass which puts a smile on my face to know that she left a great, positive, and everlasting impact in the lives of others. May heaven smile on this family.
Irene Ferguson
April 1, 2010
"I am a child of God and Thomas and Arminta Locke!" Ivy would often say this to keep her perspective during the stressful times in life. She reminded me that I was a child of God too. I will always be grateful for that.
I am blessed to have been friends with her. To the Lockes: God Bless you. You are in my prayers.
Leatrice Chapman
March 31, 2010
To Mama and Daddy Locke and the entire Locke family. I will always remember the many good times and laughs Ivy and I had during our days at Frederick Douglass H.S. class of 1975. I call it Joy to have known Ivy. May God Bless You.
Sue & Don Kaverman
March 31, 2010
Remembering Ivy while she was at Southeast Missouri State University with us; singing Christmas carols in her living room; sharing recipes - she loved my potato casserole; we will miss you! Prayers and blessings to your family.
Kathleen Shinners
March 31, 2010
Ivy was a beautiful person;she radiated warmth and intelligence. She will be very much missed by me and so many others, particularly her classmates at Leadership RI. I offer my condolences to her family.
Kathleen Shinners
Cristina Soares
March 31, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the Locke family. I had the pleasure to get to know her. What a wondeful woman she was. I will never forget her smile!
March 31, 2010
I too had the privilege of working with Ivy at Southeast Missouri State University. She had such an infectious upbeat personality. It was obvious how much she loved her family and relatives. While she was here, she created an extended family. She was very giving and cared about others first and foremost. She will be missed but certainly not forgotten.
David Ross
NiKiya Burnett
March 31, 2010
To the Locke family - I would like to extend my deepest condolences during this time of bereavement. You may feel sad, you may want to cry - and it IS fine to do so - that's why God gave us emotions; but just know that God has her now and that's the best place for her to be.
Nancy Hess
March 31, 2010
I was so saddened to hear of Dr Locke's passing. I worked at Southeast Missouri State University also and never would I ever run into her that she did not have that big infectious smile on her face. Dr. Locke helped me to transition from one department to another on campus at a time when I needed a change. She did all she could to keep me upbeat and positive. She will be truely missed.
Trent Ball
March 31, 2010
Dr. Locke changed my life. She mentored me through some of the most challenging times I experienced at Southeast, she was a consummate professional, a wonderful person and a shining light, I feel blessed to have known her and I miss her spirit and strength
Karen Jackson
March 30, 2010
With Deepest Sympathy and Sincere Love. Keeping the family in constant prayer. Cousins from Vidalia, Georgia.
Leon Book
March 30, 2010
Like so many others, I too was saddened to learn of Ivy's untimely passing. We worked together at Southeast Missouri State, but I got to know her better after she joined the Cape Girardeau West Rotary Club of which I am also a member. She was active in our club and contributed signficantly to our efforts, and perhaps more importantly, to our fellowship. She was always upbeat and pleasant, and she has been missed here already. God must have needed a special angel to have taken her from us so soon.
Bettye Smith
March 29, 2010
It was an honor for me to work with Ivy as her counselor at Frederick Douglass High School. I watched her grow and develop from the eighth through her senior year. I remember her beautiful smile. I remember her keen intelligence and her loving spirit. It was a joy to work with her. I am glad that God gave me the opportunity to have her in my life. My sincere sympathy is extended to her family. I only regret that I did not tell her how proud I was of her during the class reunion that I attended!
Hedi BenAicha
March 29, 2010
Ivy was a warm, principled and sparkling person and her presence made a real difference at Rhode Island College where we were colleagues. I also should add that I considered Ivy a friend to me and my family. I hope her family takes comfort knowing what a wonderful person she was to all and how deeply we will miss her.
Gwendolyn Duncan
March 29, 2010
While Ivy was at Southeast Missouri State University, I had the opportunity to spend time with her. She was very delightful, insightful and caring. It is hard to find the right words to convey my sadness for your loss. Our loving God however, has given us the resurrection hope, which is a comfort. I pray that you too find comfort in his word at Rev. 21:3-5
Pat Ryan
March 29, 2010
It was my pleasure to work with Dr. Locke when she served at Southeast Missouri State University. We once locked ourselves out of a car in a cemetary in the middle of winter. We did not have coats on and waited 45 minutes for someone to rescue us. She always laughed and even laughed over this. Remarkable. I miss her.
March 29, 2010
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Ivy's death this morning. We were colleagues at Southeast Missouri State University. I know that she helped to inspire many during her time at Southeast. Our prayers are with her family.
Dr. Loretta P. Prater and Family
The Rev. Don Parker
March 29, 2010
I only knew Ivy as a Facebook friend for a few weeks. I feel as though I knew her for years. Her love, joy, and warmth were infectious and I will miss her.
Randy Grier
March 29, 2010
My deepest sympathy goes to the family of my friend and classmate. As a member of the 1975 graduating class of Douglass High School Ivy exemplified the one of our best contributions to society. She will be sorely missed by all of us.
Sheryl Barnes
March 29, 2010
I had the pleasure of calling Ivy a dear friend many years ago when she lived in Atlanta. She was a blessing in my life. We had lost touch recently, but that kind of friendship never ends. I am sorry for her passing. The world will be a darker place without her beautiful, bright smile. I know that she has received her crown of glory with our loving Father.
Yvonne Lee
March 29, 2010
I was one of the fortunate individuals to have known Dr Locke from Southeast Missouri State University. She touch my life in a way that I will carry in my heart through out my duration here on this earth. I know that she is with the Angels. Rest in peace my friend.
Mineral Spring Primary Care
March 29, 2010
Everyone at Mineral Spring Primary Care extends their deepest condolences to Ivy's family and friends during this very difficult time.
Joe Pereira
March 28, 2010
The world is a little less bright because of Ivy's death. She was a caring and unique individual. "Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile, leave footprints on our hearts and we are never, ever the same." Ivy left a lot of footprints.
John Pitocco
March 28, 2010
If you were fortunate enough to meet Ivy you were her friend. She was warm and inspirational and will be missed a great deal.
Henry Kelly
March 28, 2010
Uncle Thomas, Aunt Ment and Family,
Such a loving, warm, caring, humble, intelligent,beautiful child of God......your daughter and sister, Ivy.
We offer our profound sympathy, buttressed with love.
Prayerfully,
Reggie, Irene and family...
Pat Hays
March 28, 2010
I am fortunate to have known Ivy and to have worked as a member of her staff at Rhode Island College for four years. The fruits of her work at the College and the lives she touched will be an Ocean State legacy that will persist. She had warmth, charm, and a kind heart. She often spoke of her family, who meant so much to her, and she always asked about the families of her staff members. With deepest sympathy.
Mayola Boykin
March 27, 2010
Bill and Candy Boykin are praying for the family and friends. God be with you in this time of sorrow.
Teresa Coffman
March 27, 2010
Vice-President Ivy Locke was a shining star at Rhode Island College. She was very spiritual and centered, and a conversation with Ivy always brightened my day. She is sorely missed.
C. Williams
March 27, 2010
Know that soon there will be no more death and sorrow. May your family have the peace that only comes from above. (Isa.25:8)
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