of Conway, AR
July 31, 1932 - October 7, 2017
Martha Ann Lock, 85, of Conway died Saturday October 7, 2017 at her home. She was born July 31, 1932 to the late John and Josephine Rumker Walter. Martha was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, James T. Lock, Sr., her brothers and sisters, Diedrich Walter, Sr. Richard Walter, Ed Walter, Pete Walter, Mary Stephens, Johnnie Walter, Hilda Hoyt, Margaret Parks, and Martin Walter.
Martha was a wife, mother homemaker and lifelong devoted member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she was a member of the Christian Ladies, Altar Society and Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration. Martha was also a graduate of St. Joseph Catholic School.
Martha is survived by her children, Susan Lee (George), James Lock, Jr., Jeff Lock, Charles Lock, Laura Lock, and Beverley Wade (Paul) all of Conway, two sisters, Frances McCaig of Conway and Josephine Wood of Muskegon, Michigan and brother, Freddie Walter of West Chazy, NY, grandchildren, Leon Lee (Jackie) of Little Rock, AR, Matthew Lee of Austin, TX, Maegan, J.P. and Anna Wade all of Conway, great grandchild, Hollis Lee of Little Rock, AR and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thanks to her longtime caregiver, Rina Solomon.
We have loved her in life; let us not forget her in death.-St. Ambrose.
Rosary is at 7pm Monday, October 9th with visitation following at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2pm Tuesday, October 10th at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial following at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Instead of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital, or Diocese of Little Rock Diocesan Seminarian Fund.
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13 Condolence(s)
Ronnie Brewer
Thursday, October 12, 2017
So sorry for your loss, your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Karla Beene
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Our deepest sympathy on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karla, Ricky & Mitchell Beene
Mark & Christine Elsinger
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
So sorry for your loss. May God be with your family always.
Carol Gipson
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Charles,
Our prayers are for your family today. May God grant you the grace needed for this time of sorrow.
Carol Gipson
Carmelite Nuns
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Our love and prayers for the family of James and Martha...What a blessing they were to our community and St. Joseph's!
Bob Barham
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort during the days ahead. God Bless you all. Romans 8:28
Tom & Carol Schichtl
Monday, October 9, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss.
But just think, she is dancing with your Dad. She loved to dance. Enjoy Heaven Martha, you deserve it.
Stella Franks
Monday, October 9, 2017
Jim and Charles: Please know that my heart felt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stella :
Retha M Fausett
Monday, October 9, 2017
My heart felt prayers for your family. I am deeply sorry the Visiting Ministry did not get to visit with your mother. I did not know her personally but know Laura who I am sure demonstrates what a wonderful woman she was.
Sister Kimberly Prohaska, OSB
Monday, October 9, 2017
We the Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery are saddened to learn of the passing of Martha Ann.
May she know the eternal peace of God!
Our love and sympathy go with the family and loved ones of Martha.
Sincerely,
The Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Grover and Joyce Hutson
Monday, October 9, 2017
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Terri Shotts
Monday, October 9, 2017
Lock family,
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Terri Boyd Shotts
Cecille Boyd
Steve Horton
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Jim, our prayers are with you and your family. A blessing to know she loved our Lord and lived a life seeking first His Kingdom.
Our very best,
Steve