Dr. Josephine L. Locklear, age 76, of Fairmont entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 19, 2020.

She was born July 7, 1943 in Robeson County to the late Edward Joe Locklear and the late Betty Ruth Brooks Locklear.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her former husband, Earl Cranston Strickland; a sister, Mona Kaye Locklear.

Dr. Locklear was a retired educator of thirty-four years with the Public Schools of Robeson County, serving as principal for the last eight years. She was a lifelong member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school.

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Hervie Locklear of the home; one son, Jason P. Locklear of the home; three daughters, Deena Locklear (Bradley) of Fairmont, Melanie Strickland Hunt of Pembroke and Millicent Strickland Collins (Mark) of Prospect ;one brother, David Micheal Locklear (Sandra) of Fairmont; three sisters, Effie Locklear Benjamin (Arthur) of Lumberton, Vanessa Rose Locklear of Lumberton, and Shelia Anne Locklear and friend Lynn of Fairmont; six grandchildren, Soraya Locklear, Stinson Locklear, Cetera Hunt, Kayla Hunt, Asa Locklear and Maya Collins; a great grandchild, Buchanan Jacobs.

A Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from 7-9 pm at Floyd Funeral Services in Fairmont.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 3pm at Cedar Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Rodney Hunt and Dr. Rev. Mike Cummings officiating.

Burial will follow in Lumbee Memorial Gardens.

Online condolences may be made at floydmortuary.net