God came for His servant Betty McLean Lockee, February 21, 2020 at the age of 85. Betty was born January 14, 1935 to the late James McLean and Farris Prestwood McLean.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Coyte Jerome Lockee, Sr. and daughter-in-law, Regina Ingle Lockee. Also, deceased brothers, Oscar, Norman (Pete), Samuel (Sam), and John McLean; sisters, Mary Elizabeth (Lizzie) Cline, Lula Pope, Ada Bowman, and Julie McLean.
She is survived by brothers, Carl David (Dave) and wife, Rocky, and Glenn (Butch) McLean and wife, Barbara; daughter, Cateena Locklear and husband, Victor, son, Coyte Jerome Lockee, Jr. (Jerry), daughter, Benita Rhyne and husband, Jon, daughter, Cedron Adcock and husband, Mike; grandchildren, Justin Lockee and wife, Ashley, Brett Brittian and wife, Heather, Hunter Bruns and wife, Sarah, Chante Brittian and friend, Jessica, Chad Lockee and wife, Amy; great-grandchildren, Zach, Zoey, Bryston, Luke, Taylor, Tessa, Hadley, Ava, and Jaxx; and many other cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Betty was an active member of Bethel Baptist Church of Morganton. She grew up in that church as a young girl. There she was introduced to her husband by her pastor who later became her father-in-law. She also, married there and raised her children and grandchildren in the church introducing them to her heavenly Father. She served in various ways at her church as church treasurer, choir member, various church committees, and Sunday School teacher. She had been active in the Drexel Girl Scouts as a leader. She was an active member of Right to Life, having a love for all children. Graduated from Morganton High School with honors in 1954. Her greatest joy was her family and serving the Lord. Lovingly called Betty Boop, Bet, Grandma, Mamma, and Bossy Betty.
The family will receive friends at Bethel Baptist Church from 2:00-3:00 pm, Tuesday, February 25, 2020. The funeral will be held at 3:00 pm with Dr. Burt Wilbur officiating. The entombment will follow at Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum. Family requests the wearing of red on that day if possible, as it was her favorite color.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International, PO Box 678 Morganton, NC 28680, Bethel Baptist Church, 3861 Pax Hill Road, Morganton, NC 28655, or to Burke County Right to Life.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Maybe gone but not forgotten.Betty saw the good in everyone even when people told her otherwise. She always had cheer and knew how to make people smile . It may be almost 4 years later but life will never be the same. Birthdays holidays rough days will forever be changed. Her favorite color was red like her rosy cheeks. Now every morning without her laugh is no longer sweet. Maybe gone but not forgotten.