Trice Funeral Home, Inc. | Fuquay-Varina, NC

Obituary For Carrie Lillie Prince Lockley

A Century Of Love

On August 24, 1923, the late Lamie Prince and Mary Lillie Minter Prince celebrated the birth of their daughter, Carrie Lillie Prince, born in Holly Springs, North Carolina. They recognized that there was something “special” about her. As a child, Carrie realized the importance of family, love and giving of herself to others.

At an early age, Carrie Lillie, as she was called, joined Holly Springs United Church of Christ. She was an active member of the Usher Board, Senior Choir and Gospel Chorus until she moved her membership to Apex First Baptist to be with her daughters and their families. She was a member of Jepthas Daughter 623, OES, PHA, Golden Age Ministry, of Juniper Level Missionary Baptist Church and the Senior Ministry, of White Oak Baptist Church.

Mrs. Carrie Lillie was an entrepreneur during the seventies and eighties selling ice cream and cookies from her home. She was the most creative and amazing cook.

She was employed by Raleigh Linen Service, Cary Town Center, Lufkin and Atwater Rest Home. She also worked alongside her husband on the tobacco farm.

Mrs. Carrie Lillie has always been someone you could depend on when it came to caregiving. She cared for several family members. This included her father, step-mother, husband, her children and grandchildren. She traveled many places just to care for her children. Her caring nature sent her places like, Alaska, Baltimore, California, Texas, and Michigan, just to name a few.

Mrs. Carrie Lillie was always willing to give a helping hand to anyone in need. She would pick-up sweet potatoes remaining in the fields after the harvest, with help from her husband and grandchildren. She rode throughout the community in her little red truck with sweet potatoes filled to the top and never taking a dime from anyone when they offered.

Mrs. Carrie Lillie was always on the go when there where a funeral in the surrounding area. It never matter if she knew them or not, she was going to be there. For some reason people would save her a seat because they knew she was coming. She was known as the “Funeral Lady”.

Mrs. Carrie Lillie was always seen outside working in her yard. She could grow anything, even if it seemed to be on its last leg, she could bring it back to life. Yes, she had a green thumb, growing beautiful flowers and vegetables.

You would never catch Mrs. Carrie Lillie without a hat on her head. She loved to always look good when she stepped out. Her favorite bible verse is the 23 Psalm and she would always asked if you knew it, then would start to recite it.

On August 26, 2023, Mrs. Carrie Lillie was presented with a plaque from Mayor Jacques K. Gilbert, Town of Apex, North Carolina, for Celebrating 100 years of Life and Love to her community.

She was the sole survivor of her family. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Beulah Mae Prince and Adarine Dennis, her son, Robert Frank Lockley, 2 grandsons, John Nicholson and Andre Lockley.

Mrs. Carrie Lillie was married to the late Clyde Odell Lockley. She leaves a loving family; two sons, William L. Lockley (Vera) of Ypsilanti, Michigan, Clyde B. Lockley (Priscilla), Apex, North Carolina; seven daughters, Catherine L. Gilchrist of Baltimore, Maryland, Reva L. Garrison (Lealon), Deborah L. Beckwith (Furman), Carrie L. Lee (Charles Deceased), Mary L. Wells (Karl), all of Apex, North Carolina, Cynethia L. Reynolds (Kenneth) Newport, North Carolina and Molly L. Sellers (Raymond) of Apex, North Carolina. One sister-in law, Mrs. Hazel L. Jewett, Lillington, North Carolina.

29 grandchildren; Tiffany Lockley, Kenneth Gilchrist, Kimberly Gilchrist, Keith Gilchrist, Hope Sidney, Phoebe Nicholson, David Lockley, Douglas Lockley, Anthony Lockley, Timothy Lockley, Antonio Lockley, Sheritha Lockley, Nicole Beckwith, Cicely Kelley, Kwanza Hendricks, Dee Winston-Poe, Charles Cross, Tiffany Catlin, Toya Phillips, Lemart Wells, Sade Wray, Michael Reynolds, Vaughn Reynolds, Lamont Allen, Kenneth Reynolds III, Quentin Reynolds, LaTonya Laws, Shawana Price, Tamika Lesane. 42 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren, 6 nieces and 9 nephews and a host of relatives and close friends.

SHE LOVED EVERYONE!!!!

Visitation: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526,

Wake: 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Apex First Baptist Church in Apex, NC 27502.

Funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Apex First Baptist Church, 419 S. Salem Street in Apex, NC 27502.

Burial: Apex First Baptist Cemetery #2 in Apex, NC.

The family will be receiving family and friends Thursday - Saturday from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. at 4002 Clyde Drive in Apex, NC 27502.

Guest Book

My condolences to the Lockley family. May God comfort you in this time What a legacy to leave.

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A life well lived leaves memories of a smile for those who knew Carrie Lockley. We know the angels rejoiced to welcome her home. We pray Jehovah will fill the gap left on earth by this beautiful spirited woman of God.Ben and Barbara Braswell

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Our sincere condolences to the Prince and Lockley families. A beautiful life for a beautiful woman! May you find comfort in knowing Mrs. Lockley is with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Much love, David and Delta Prince

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My sincere condolences to Deborah, Furman, and family of Mrs. Carrie Lillie Lockley. May God grant you love, comfort, and peace. Carolyn Richardson-Lockley

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Nicole, we are saddened on the loss of your beloved Grandmother. To the entire Lockley family our sincerest condolences. What an amazing display of God's faithfulness and favor to bless the world with 100 years of life for Ms. Carrie! I know you all will miss her in body but, her spirit and precious memories will live forever. We love you all. Dwight, Erma, Angela Dwayne and family 🙏🏾❤️

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1 Corinthians 13:13.....faith, hope and love...but the greatest of these is love. Praying that love will continue to generate throughout this family just the way Miss Carrie Lillie would want it. Thanks for letting me share in with some of that love. It was God's grace that bought Miss Carrie Lillie to see 100 years. Oh what a blessing. Love you my family.

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Praying for you as you Celebrate Mrs. Carrie Lockley's 100 years of Life. She will live on in the memories you cherish in your hearts. Ralph and Brenda Joyner

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Asking God to grant peace and comfort tp the family and friends. Brother& Sister Drayton

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I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom my prayers and thoughts are with you. She will always be in your hearts. Marlene Swift

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Condolences. May her family be comforted and in total peace for her life well lived and her light which endures in all she touched. We are thankful for having known her and the continued blessing of her children, their children and their children's children... In loving memory. The Reynolds-Pachter Family

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May the memories and God's blessings comfort you during this time.

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Our deepest condolences to Lockley and Beckwith families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Billy and Dorothy Winston

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Roberta Burton Norris

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Continuing to rest. You deserve it. Well done Love your 1st cousin Thelma Johnson Chance

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Our heart felt sympathy to Deborah and the entire Lockley family. Mrs. Lockley was a wonderful lady, and will be missed. Take care and God bless. Bobby and Peggy (classmate) & Family.

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On behalf of the Watts Chapel Senior Ministry, we offer our deepest condolences to the Lockley and Beckwith families and all of the other family and friends who knew and loved Mrs. Lockley. Watts Chapel Senior Ministry

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Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Lockley. Colonel(ret.) Darryl Bradley and Mrs. Virginia Bradley and daughters

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Praying for you and the family for the loss of your mother, who was a joy to be in her present. May God continue to bless,give you strength, keep and comfort the Family.

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May you find comfort during this time as God strengthens your heart with His Love and Peace. With Caring Thoughts & Prayers. Wanda Frederick

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To the family of Mrs Carrie Lillie Lockley with its extended branches, as you mourn her passing. May God continue to bestow comfort and peace to each of you. To be absent from the body and present with the Lord is where she reside now, in her Heavenly Home. Mamie Mckoy Richardson,your New Providence Church Family (to Carrie)

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To the Lockley I met Mrs Lockley while walking in the neighborhood. She was kind & had a sweet spirit about her. It was a blessing to know her. May God comfort you during this time of grief

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Condolences to our Lockley cousins. Sorry for your loss. May her strength and longevity continue in you. Gaffin family

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To Catherine, Carrie. Molly and Clyde may God bless and keep you during this difficult time. Mrs. Lockley will be missed not only by you but a multitude of family and friends. Keep trusting in God because he will take care of you. Johnnie & Mildred Judd

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Mrs. Lockley was a beautiful lady. Condolences to her family. Floya Cotten-Brown

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Condolences to the Lockley family. Class of 1964 - Apex Consolidated High School.

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God bless my family. Cousin Carrie has always been a Solid Trooper. Now she is with The Lord. I'm SURE the words are WELL DONE MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SREVANT. MAY THE LUFE SHE LIVES SPEAK STRONGLY TO US ALL. PEACE JOY & COMFORT TO MY FAMILY LOVE JOANN & LADY & RAYMOND & MILTON McLeod

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Sending prayers of comfort and strength to the entire family.(Tonya Burt-Davis)

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My prayers goes out to the Family may God put his hands on each of you. What a beautiful thing to live 100 years. Catherine Holland Knightdale

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Sincere condolences to The Lockley, Prince families and to my classmate Deborah Lockley Beckwith,class of "1970", in the loss of your beloved mother. Praying for you all 🙌🏽. Gaynell Evans Manns ~ Marilyn Evans ~ English Snelling

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Mrs. Carrie Lillie was one of the old school Moms. Raising a big family and wife to Mr. O'Dell. My condolences to the whole family and extra love to my classmate Carrie, her namesake class of 71'. Cynthia Jones Jones

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On behalf of the Apex Consolidated High School, we offer our sincere condolences to the Lockley Family.We pray that God continue to be with each of you in the days to come. J"Butch"Snelling

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May God continue to bless you at this time. Will never forget her walking in church with her cane right in tune with the choir. God Bless the family.

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Praying that God will comfort your hearts, uplift your spirits, and carry you through this time of sadness to a place of peace, though your heart must hold deep sadness at the loss of the one you loved. May it also hold the blessings of the life you shared and the love that will always be a part of you. Neal, Vanessa and William Allen

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Condolences to the Lockley and Dennis Families .Ms. Carrie Lillie made 100 long years. Weep if you must, but just think how many people are Blessed to get that many year to enjoy their family. I am sure you have many many memories of her. I will keep you in my Prayers. Jessie Dewar & Family

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Condolences to the entire family. Praying for strength during the loss of your mother. Remember the good old days and that will bring a smile to your faces. Jean Burt Mangum

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To the Lockley Family: There are many praying for you at this time. Be strengthened by knowing that many are praying for the family. Continue to keep your trust in God. He will never leave you. Juanita Bright

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Praying for the Lockley/Prince family. Mother Carrie will truly be missed. Felix and Sharon Whitfield family.

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Condolences to the Lockley family due to the loss of your mother. Pleasant memories hopefully will always be with you. Bill & Jackie McKinney

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Condolences to the Lockley family Loretta Burt. McNeil a76pb4A

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Praying for your family, Mr. & Mrs. Ben Harris.

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My condolences to all of Mrs. Lockley's family and friends. Praying for comfort and sending love to you all. René Canady and family.

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To the family of Ms.Carrie Lockley, May God's love strengthen you and give you peace and comfort during this time. Praying for the family. Falton & Varetta Judd

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With sincere sympathy to the Lockley family. Praying for your comfort and peace during this difficult time. May God continue to watch over you.

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To the family of the lockley family family your in my prayers love yall ❤️ Monica Stewart Womble and family

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My Condolences to the family.

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Praying for your family at this time from Maryland and Ruby Snelling

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Condolences to the family from the class of 1969 Apex Consolidated High School

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To the Lockley and Beckwith families, we're saddened to hear of the home going of Mother Carrie Lockley; may the Lord grant you strength at this time of bereavement. We're are praying for you. Elder Edward Lucas

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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