Earlene Lockridge

Who is Earlene Lockridge? Luke 20:37,38 — But that the dead are raised up, even Moses made known... when he calls Jehovah ‘the God of Abraham and God of Isaac and God of Jacob.’ He is a God, not of the dead, but of the living, for they are all living to him.” Daughter of Earl and Bernice Douglas; wife of McClellan Lockridge for 66 years; mother of Roderick (Karen), Vincelle Elaine Clay (Daniel), Denise, Leland (Emilie) and Lori Mallett (Melvin); grandmother of Jonathan (Aja); She is a beautiful example of a God fearing spiritual woman as described in the Bible book of Proverbs chapter 31. Known for her hospitality, generosity and compassionate listening ear, which often resulted in her being able to share with others words of godly wisdom. Causing many to view her as their spiritual mother, grandmother and friend. In 1971, she not only dedicated her life to Jehovah God but also “gave her house to Jehovah”. Thus with Mack's consent the Lockridge home became a location for a Congregation Book Study, Meetings for Field Service and wholesome gatherings. Also providing accommodations for Traveling brothers and their wives, Bethelites, and Kingdom Hall Construction Workers. And countless friends and family members needing refuge both short and long term. Renown as an excellent cook, one of her special ways of giving was sharing her homemade soups, chili & breads and teaching others how to make pizza, ice cream and cookies. She was also loved for her Pound, Sheet and Weddings cakes. Her love for God really blossomed when Cleo Rhodes used the Bible to answer her questions about why Denise (her baby) had died as the result of crib death. She then began her study of the Bible, regularly attending meetings at the Kingdom Hall and developing a burning desire to teach everyone about Jehovah God including, ‘Why God Allows Suffering' (chapter 11 of the book “What Does the Bible Really Teach”). Unfortunately, complications from Multiple Myeloma caused the end to her life. During the 4 years of chemotherapy for her disease her desire was to be faithful, to be with her spiritual family whenever physically possible, to preach in seldom worked territories and help others have a closer relationship with Jehovah God. Her beauty continues in the minds, hearts and personalities of those who love her dearly.

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Earlene Lockridge

January 27, 1932 - October 9, 2017