Brenda J. Locklear

Brenda J. Locklear obituary, Hixson, TN

Brenda J. Locklear

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Brenda Locklear Obituary

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Brenda J. Keith Locklear, 79, of Tunnel Hill, GA passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2026.

A lifelong resident of North Georgia, Brenda retired from Ft. Oglethorpe Nursing Home and was a member of Keith Baptist Church.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Martha Keith; her husband, Robert (Bobby) Locklear; sisters. Betty Jo Hixon and Delilah Jolley; and brother, Milford Keith.

She is survived by her daughter, Kelly (Mark) Bell, Lone Grove, OK; sons, Christopher (Brittany) Smith, Tunnel Hill, GA and Robert Locklear, Chattanooga; sister, Carolyn (Pistol) Hickman, Ringgold; 9 grandchildren, Kaelan Gazaway, Karsan Gazaway, David Lee Cavitt, Samantha Smith, Jackson Holden, Liem Holden, Sierra Smith, Brooklyn Locklear, and Talon Locklear; 5 great-grandchildren, Karmyn Brown, Keegan Brown, Henry Cavitt, Penelope Cavitt, and Lee Cavitt; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 7th at 12 noon in the funeral home chapel.

Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

You may share condolences and memories with the family at www.heritagechattanooga.com

The family will receive friends Friday, February 6th from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.
Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services - East Brainerd Chapel

7454 E. Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421

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Upcoming Events

Feb

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services

7454 E. Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421

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Feb

7

Service

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services

7454 E. Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421

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