Mrs. Sheila Elaine Locklear

Mrs. Sheila Elaine Locklear obituary, Dallas, GA

Mrs. Sheila Elaine Locklear

Sheila Locklear Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Benson Funeral Home - Dallas on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Mrs. Sheila Elaine Locklear, age 76, of Tallapoosa, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at her residence in Tallapoosa, Georgia.
Ms. Locklear was born January 23, 1949 in Rockmart, Georgia to Mr. John William Shackleford and Mrs. Mary Maureen Brown Shackleford. Ms. Locklear worked as a custodian for Paulding County School District for over 30 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and daughter.
She was preceded in death by: Son, Jason Holmes, Grandson, Kelden Holmes; Parents, Mr. and Mrs. John William (Mary Maureen Brown) Shackleford.
She is survived by; Son, Mr. and Mrs. Michael (Lee Ann) Locklear; Son, Mr. Mark Holmes; Son, Mr. and Mrs. Art (Tammy) Holmes; Grandchildren, Kristen Holmes, Anna Holmes, Stephanie Holmes, Logan Holmes, Karli Holmes, Kale Holmes; Many Great Grandchildren; Sister, Ms. Gail Jones, Typhani Ashlock; Brother, Mr. Ricky Shackleford; Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Locklear will be held Friday, July 11, 2025, 3:00 P.M. at Benson Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Yorkville Memory Gardens.
Visitation for Mrs. Locklear will be Friday, July 11, 2025, 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. at Benson Funeral Home.
Benson Funeral Home is honored to be of service to the family of Ms. Sheila Elaine Locklear.
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