Mary Lois Locklear

Mary Lois Locklear obituary, Lumberton, NC

Mary Lois Locklear

Mary Locklear Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Boles Funeral Home - Red Springs on May 24, 2025.

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Mary Lois Morgan Locklear age 85 of 56 Boots Rd, Rennert, NC departed her earthly home on May 23, 2025 to go home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Mary Lois was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church where she served as the church clerk for many years.
Mary taught school in the Public Schools of Robeson County for 33 years. She enjoyed working in her flowers and traveling with her family and friends to many states and foreign countries.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Royce Locklear, her son, Boyce Locklear, her mother Lucella Hall, stepfather Martin Hall, brother Joseph Morgan, a sister, Ramona Swett, a great granddaughter Alani Locklear, two great grandsons Kason Locklear and Mason Locklear.
Surviving is her son Michael (Wanda) Locklear of Rennert, NC, three daughters Lorie (Ric) Brayboy, Adrenna Locklear, and Brenda (Denver) Locklear, all of Rennert, NC; a daughter-in-law, Marguerite Locklear; three sisters Deborah Oxendine of Shannon, NC, Bonnie Swett of Pembroke, NC and Normie Lee Robeson of Durham, NC; four brothers Jack Morgan of Rennert, NC, Warner Hall of Rennert, NC, Donald Revels of Pembroke, NC and Leon Revels of Pembroke, NC. She also leaves to cherish her memories her grandsons Shaun M. Locklear, Brian Locklear, Adam Locklear, Kevin Locklear, Joshua Locklear, Julius Locklear, Bradley Lamb, Isaiah Jarrett, and granddaughters Elizabeth Locklear, Jensine Waddy, Megan Newsom, Brandy Bell, Kyla Jarrett, and Chasity Skusa.
Great grandchildren, Tianaya Locklear, Shane Locklear, Bailey Locklear, Hailey Locklear, Leilani Locklear, Jasiah Locklear, Lydia Lamb, Levi Lamb, Luke Lamb, Maci Locklear, Jiana Waddy, Lexington Thomas, Kaydence Hunt, Jeffrey Locklear.
Great Great Grands: Jake Locklear, Maeleanna Locklear, Kaneon Locklear.
A special friend and travel partner, Mrs. Cathy McMillian.
Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Red Springs.

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