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Deanna Locklear Obituary
SALISBURY - Deanna Ree Oxendine Locklear, 67, of Salisbury, passed away Friday, Aug. 7, 2009, at her residence. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Born Jan. 18, 1942, in Robeson County, she was the daughter of the late Aleine Oxendine and Buck Porter. Educated in Robeson County Schools, she was employed by Kmart for 13 years.
Mrs. Locklear was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church, where her husband, Johnny, is the pastor.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Ann Oxendine.
Survivors include her husband, Pastor Johnny Locklear, whom she married Nov. 12, 1961; sons Dwayne Locklear and wife Jodi and Gregory Lee Locklear and wife Anna; daughter Angelina Locklear and fiance Mark Sturgis; step-daughters Brenda Gayle Locklear and fiance Rick Evans and Judy L. Hunt and husband Ted; grandchildren Jennifer, Brittany and John-Wayne; and one great-grandchild, Malaysia Dillard, all of Salisbury.
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9 at Lyerly Funeral Home.
Graveside Service: 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10 at Brookhill Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Bob Sutherland and the Rev. Leonard Allen will officiate.
Memorials: Rowan Relay For Life, c/o Frances Morris, 1103 Burkesway Drive, Salisbury, NC 28146.
Lyerly Funeral Home is assisting the Locklear family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com
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Crystal Trantham
August 13, 2009
Angie I am so very sorry about your mother. She was a wonderful woman and I am glad to have known her. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Carla Goodman-Martinez
August 10, 2009
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife, mother, and grandmother. She was one of the sweetiest people I knew. I hope if there is any thing I can do please let me know.
Vickie (Baker) Swing
August 10, 2009
Dwayne, Greg, Brenda and the rest of Deanna family. So sorry to hear of your loss. I hope the fond memories of your mother comforts you during this difficult time. May God Bless and Keep all of you. I lived up the road on Pump Station Road when we were all growing up.
Hutto's
August 9, 2009
Wayne Jodi Jennifer JohnWayne &the rest of the family we are so sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers r with yall through this difficult time.May the lord be with you all.
Phyllis Hawkins
August 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Deanna was such a precious person that always had a smile.I know she will be missed dearly.
Christy Goodman-Myers
August 8, 2009
Sorry to hear of the loss of Deanna.She will be greatly missed.You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sylvia Goldin
August 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you John and family through this difficult time. There is another angel in heaven. I pray that God will give you comfort in your time of grief. Let me know if you need anything.
marcie dykes
August 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 8, 2009
Sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Locklear was always very nice to me.My prayers and thoughts are with all of the family in this difficult time, May God be with you all Kathy Buff OTC Pharmacy Manger of Walmart
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