Thelma Clohossey
August 14, 2015
Thelma Locklear Clohossey of Pinehurst passed away Friday (August 14, 2015) after a brief illness.
A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Friday at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Southern Pines. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 - 1:30 at Powell Funeral Home.
A native of Lumberton she was a daughter of the late Dock E. and Mary Lowery Locklear.
Thelma was a beautician for over 60 years and enjoyed working every day. She also enjoyed gardening, crafts and spending time with family.
She was preceded in death by: her husband Joseph E. Clohossey; daughter Elizabeth Ann Clohossey; son in law Paul R. Grogan; brothers Stancil Locklear, Lawrence Locklear; sister Annie R. Craig; brothers in law Ralph Craig, Al Allison Wayne Stroupe; sisters in law Maeo Locklear, Linda Locklear.
She is survived by: daughter Brenda Grogan of Whitman, MA, Pamela Reese and husband Kenneth of Sherrill, NY; brothers Charles Locklear of Warren, MI, Louis Locklear and wife Barbara of Lumberton, Grover Locklear and wife Joanne of Lumberton, Dock Locklear, Jr. and wife Vivian of Lumberton; sisters Betty J. Allison of Lumberton, Mary E. Stroupe of Belmont, Bonita K. Freeman and husband Gerald of Fairmont; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to: The American Cancer Society at Cancer.org
Services entrusted to: Powell Funeral Home and Crematory.
Condolences: PinesFunerals.com
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Thelma was such a wonderful lady and a great neighbor – always enjoyed stopping over to see her. So many great memories of her and her dog Rocky. She will truly be missed. Much love and prayers to her family.
Sincerely,
Amber and Harold
Our sincerest condolences at the loss of Aunt Thelma, as she was known to so many
… Memories of reunions, smiles, good food (Ice Cream was a favorite), and stories of her past would keep you wondering what she might say…’quick witted, observant,
Brenda, Charlene & Rosemary – Was so very sorry to hear about your Mom/Grandmother. I know how much you will all miss her but just remember: Those we love don’t go away
They walk beside us every day
Unseen, unheard, but always near
St