Ms. Locklear is survived by two children: Mr. John Boris Locklear (Scott) of Charlotte and Mrs. Tonya Clark (Kenneth) of Rowland; two grandchildren: Ashland Cheyenne Lane (Josh) of Pembroke and Garland Nathaniel Clark of Rowland; great-grandchild: LaDora Faith Lane; sister: Ms. Mary Dicie Lowry and a brother: Mr. Boss Lambert Locklear both of Pembroke; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Ms. Earlene was an educator in the Robeson County School System for 36 years and a proud graduate of UNC-Pembroke. Her life was a testament and replica of the scripture from Proverbs 31: Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Her children arise up and call her blessed: her husband also and he praised her. Her family and all little children were her life, her pride and her joy and God was a part of every waking moment. Today we say, Mom go rest high on that mountain.
The funeral will be 3 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Mt. Airy Baptist Church with the Revs: Kelvin Locklear and Steve Strickland officiating with burial to follow in the Mt. Airy Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the church.
