Phyllis Z. Lockwood

Phyllis Z. Lockwood, 99, passed away at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation, LaFontaine on December 7, 2017. She was born on July 5, 1918 to the late Errol M. and Phyllis (Cowles) Zorn.

Phyllis was born in New York, New York but spent most of her life in Indiana. Phyllis was an only child but entered into a very large loving family when on November 13, 1937 she married Walter R. Lockwood. He was the youngest of ten children. He preceded her in death in November 2001. In her earlier years, she worked as a secretary and was proficient in shorthand. Phyllis enjoyed traveling with her spouse for business purposes. Phyllis attended the First Presbyterian Church of Grant County, Jonesboro. In her leisure time she enjoyed playing Bingo as well as other card games.

Phyllis is survived by her children, Walter Ray (Frances) Lockwood, Jr., Marion; Jill Anne (Charles) Price, Waukesha, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Jennie Matthews, Andrew Price, Mark Lockwood, Karen Taylor, nine great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at 11:30 am, Monday, December 11, 2017 with Pastor Laurie Wolcott officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery, Anderson, Indiana. Visitation will be held at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home, Marion Chapel, 2722 South Washington, Marion, Indiana was entrusted with making arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Grant County, 601 South Main Street, Jonesboro, IN 46938.

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