Elsie Mae Locklear

Our dear mother, Elsie Mae Locklear sadly passed away on Thursday November 28, at the age of 93 in McKinney, TX. She lived a beautiful life, full of love, laughter and resilience. She is leaving behind a legacy of kindness and strength. She was born in Lumberton, NC on October 29, 1931 to Alphonso and Cledy (Cummings) Sampson. She attended Pembroke High School and later married Leon Locklear, Sr. on December 15, 1951, raising 7 children in North Charleston, SC. Elsie was also a member of the Native American Lumbee Tribe, of North Carolina. The Lumbee People are known for their entrepreneurial spirit and their focus on education.

Elsie is survived by her sister, LaeRuth Sampson of Maxton, NC and children, Leon Locklear (Barbara) of Mount Pleasant, SC; Jimmy Locklear (Sandra) of Burien, WA; Carolyn Hunter (Michael) of Sherman, TX; Karen Chambers (Joe) of North Charleston, SC; Bobby Locklear (Debbie) of Moncks Corner, SC and Sharon Wade (Randy) of McKinney, TX; 13 grandchildren and 9 great children.

Elsie is preceded in death by her parents, Alphonso and Cledy Sampson of Maxton, NC; Husband, Leon Locklear Sr. of North Charleston, SC; son, Gary Locklear of North Charleston, SC; grandchildren, Milo Locklear of Seattle, WA; Crystal Lloyd of Las Vegas, NV; brothers, Ralph, Sim and Wiley Sampson of Maxton, NC.

Family will receive guests from 12PM-2PM on Sunday, December 8, 2024, for a visitation at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, located at 7113 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29406. A celebration of life service will follow in the chapel at 2PM. Elsie will be laid to rest thereafter at Carolina Memorial Park.