Mary Mageline Myers' Obituary
Obituary
Mary Mageline Myers 77 of Ijamsville, MD died peacefully at home surrounded by her girls. She was the loving wife of the late Robert James Myers who predeceased her on October 11, 2013. They were happily married for 43 years at the time of his passing. Mary was born April 16, 1944 in Lumberton, NC to the late Odell and Sadie Mae Locklear. Mary learned a strong spiritual foundation at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Proud to be a licensed home daycare provider who helped raise the children of well respected members of the Frederick Community. Known to be grounded in her southern and Native American roots, she grew her own flowers, veggies and fruit which she shared with many. She created an environment for all of God's creatures to enjoy. Fishing at Baytree Lodge among friends and family was her Crown of Glory. She is survived by her daughters Mary Margaret Myers of Fredrick, MD and Heather Myers of the home. Two granddaughters Marlena Madeline Myers and Mageline Mae Myers of the home. Mary is also survived by 9 siblings, Fred Locklear of Hyattsville, MD; Alice Rea Locklear of Tarpon Springs, FL; Rodney Locklear of Essex, MD; James Earl Locklear of Lumberton, NC; Betty Sue Prevatte of St. Pauls, NC; Louie Locklear of Lumberton, NC; Elwood Locklear of Lumberton, NC; Marie Faye Locklear of Lumberton, NC; and Jerry Locklear of Falling Waters, WV. In addition to her husband and parents she was predeceased by 5 siblings Barbara Locklear, Patsy Ann Locklear-Hardin, Earnest Locklear, Stedwell Locklear and Toney Locklear. She is loved and will be missed by numerous nieces, nephews and great friends. A committal service will take place at 12 Noon on Saturday, October 9th in the Garden of the Cross at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 9501 Catoctin Mountain Hwy. in Frederick. Flowers are welcome.
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