Ms. Locklear was born in Robeson County, North Carolina, a daughter to the late Phil and Ethel Studrivant, on June 17, 1946.
Ms. Locklear worked tirelessly, for many years at the House of Raeford and WakeMed. Ms. Locklear’s work ethic, professionalism, and leadership was testament of her character. She received high accolades for said contributions from her co-workers and supervisors.
Ms. Locklear loved to plant flowers, go fishing, watching soap operas, going to the beach, visiting yard sales, along with watching WWE wrestling throughout the week. More importantly, Ms. Locklear made it a priority to ensure her family stayed connected, devoting a majority of her time in the company of her many loved ones. She’s the matriarch of our family and we will continue to carry on her legacy.
Along with her parents, Ms.Locklear is preceded in death by one daughter: Debra Ann Locklear; three brothers: James Robert Sturdivant, George Ardell Sturdivant, and Phil Gus Sturdivant; and three sisters: Mary Hasty, Adell Tyler, and Eulamae Locklear. One Grandson: Ramon D. Campbell.
Ms. Locklear leaves to cherish her memories with her Daughters; Ethel Carol Davis (Kenneth) of Raeford, Ruth Carrington (Eddie) of Fuquay Varina, and Wanda Faye Locklear (Dumar) of Raleigh. One son; Dale Locklear of the home. Her grandchildren whom she loved dearly; Desmun Locklear, LaQuosha Billinger, Dewayne Williams, Donchez Campbell, Arnara McKoy ( Decari), Jaquez Carrington, Trinity Acevedo, Nicholas Locklear, Iyanna Carrington, Nekeisha Locklear, and Sincere Locklear. She also had nine Great Grandchildren whom she spoiled even more; Travis Jr, Cearius, Asa’Leigh, Decari Jr, LaNova, NaMari, Donchez Jr, Danayla, and Isabella. Three sisters; Deborah Taylor of Charlotte, Quinita Forbes of Raeford, and Marion Tyler of Raeford. One brother; Mavis Studrivant of Raeford. A bonus great grandchild Janiyah Paige; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and loved ones.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Avenue, Raeford, NC 28376.
Funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm in the Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Pedro Billinger officiating.
Burial will be in the McLauchlin Chapel Cemetery on Doc Brown Road, Raeford, NC 28376.
Online condolences may be made on the Crumpler Funeral Home Website.
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