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The Life of Alva Nell Lokey

"Weep not for "Big Mom" though she has gone into that gentle night. Grieve if you will, but not for long upon her soul''s sweet flight. She is at peace, her soul''s at rest; there is no need for tears, for with your love, she was so blessed. There is no pain, she suffers not, the fear now all is gone. Put now these things out of your thoughts, in your memory she lives on. Remember not her fight for breath, remember not the strife, please do not dwell upon her death, but celebrate her life."

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2011, at 12:00 Noon in First Baptist Church in Lafayette, for Alva Nell Lokey, 82, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette.

Interment will be in Lafayette Memorial Park.

Dr. Steve Horn, Pastor, assisted by Rev. Luther Burney, Assistant to the Pastor, and John Frank Reeve, Minister of Music, will conduct the funeral services. Musical selections will include “At the Name of Jesus”, “The Majesty and Glory of His Name” and “His Eye Is on the Sparrow”. Accompanists will be Karyn Laing and Sharon Ringo.

Survivors include two sons, Philip Lokey, Jr. and his wife Vickie of Youngsville; Mark Lokey and his wife Debbie of Magnolia, TX; and three grandchildren, Jacob Lokey, Joshua Lokey and Tyler Lokey.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Philip Lokey, Sr. and her parents, Al and Lily Potter Beacham.

Alva Nell Lokey, more affectionately known as Nell, was born in Palestine, TX and was a resident of Lafayette for 53 years. At the age of 16, she was granted a four year scholarship to Baylor University, from which she earned three degrees: piano, organ, and elementary education. She was an elementary and junior high teacher for 38 years and was awarded the State Teacher of Distinction PTA award in 1974 and the National Teacher of the Year award in 1975.

As a very active member of First Baptist Church in Lafayette, Nell was the organist and accompanied the Sanctuary and Youth Choirs for forty-seven years. She played for many weddings and funerals within her community, and her music teachings affected countless lives. Mrs. Lokey will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her.

Pallbearers will be Phil Lokey, Jr., Mark Lokey, Jacob Lokey, Joshua Lokey, Tyler Lokey, Rev. Luther Burney, Kioke Ringo, and Dennis Smith.

Honorary Pallbearers will be the First Baptist Church of Lafayette''s Music Ministry.

The family requests that visitation be observed in Martin & Castille''s DOWNTOWN Lafayette location on Friday, June 24, 2011 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and will continue on Saturday at First Baptist Church in Lafayette from 10:00 AM until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Mrs. Lokey''s name to the Music Ministry at First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette, LA 70502.

Martin & Castille-DOWNTOWN-330 St. Landry St., Lafayette, LA 70506, 337-234-2311

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