Grace Elizabeth (Dial) Locklear

Mrs. Grace Elizabeth Dial Locklear departed this life on September 11, 2019 to be with her eternal father.

    She was preceded in death by her husband, Reese Locklear, her parents Noah and Mary Ellen Dial, a sister Deborah O. Sampson, two brothers Adolph Dial and  Herman Dial.

    Grace leaves to cherish her memories two daughters, Melba Locklear Oxendine (Ronnie) and Lisa Carol Locklear (Brian); one niece Mary Dial Caple (Frank) who called her “mama Grace”;  one sister Rosa B. Woods (James); four step grandchildren Ronald Jacobs, Sierra Locklear, Keith Locklear (Stormie),  Brittnay L. Dill (Jonathan) and one step great grandchild (Bayleigh).

    Grace worked for the Public Schools of Robeson and Hoke Counties for 30 years. She was a dedicated teacher, member of educational organizations and Prospect United Methodist Church, where she played the piano and organ for 66 years and worked with various choirs.

    Her motto was “Others Lord, yes others, let this my motto be.” She unselfishly put others first.

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