Locke, Mary Lou (nee: Lane) of Moscow Mills, MO, died Saturday, November 5, 2016, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Melvin D. Locke; cherished daughter of the late Thomas Francis Lane and Edna May Jenkins. Mary was survived by one sister Ruth Pearia; seven children Pattie (Rex) Black of Troy, Missouri, Debbie (Dewayne) Jackson of Troy, Missouri, Janice (Mike) Dickmeyer of Troy, Missouri, Lisa (Doug) Gilstrap of Troy, Missouri, Russ (Jamie Guccione) Guthrie of Troy, Missouri, Joanna Luer of Arnold, Missouri, Brenda Hare of Camdenton, Missouri; 14 grandchildren, Tracey (Jeff Shinn) Pospisil, April (Zach) Douglas, Brandi Black, Jennifer Guthrie, Jessica Altis, John Altis, David (Erin) Dickmeyer, Katie (Sam Lerichic) Sitton, the late Keith Brockmeyer, Paige (Martin) Esmont, Blake Guthrie, Andy Luer, Tim Luer, Jeff Luer, Johnny Hare; 8 great grandchildren; Justin, Jesica, Rachel, Stephanie, Destanie, Tyler, Aubrey, Nolan, Kingston, Kenzie; and one great great grandchild, Lily.
Mary Lou was a nurse for many years. She enjoyed Cardinal Baseball, music, her dogs, bird watching, and Pepsi. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother, and 1 grandson. The family would like to bestow a special thank you to Elsberry Health Care Center staff and residents.