Emily Carol Locklear Bell of 43 Shelton Circle, Lumberton, North Carolina was born on August 18, 1986, and departed this life on March 28, 2026. She is preceded in death by her mother, Rita Carol Jones Locklear (Connie), a sister, Tera D. Charlton and a brother, Terry S. Locklear, Jr., (Little Terry).

Emily leaves to cherish her memory: her father, Terry Sanford Locklear, her stepmother, Dale Locklear, four daughters, Jayda Bell, Camiya Godwin, Candrya Godwin and Tekerya Godwin, her one son, David Jr. Godwin, all of the home. Emily's brothers and sisters, Timothy Jones (Lilly), Lekisha Locklear (Quinn), Sabrina Graham, (RS), Valen Rogers, Allen Bowen and Ebony Bell.

Emily also leaves behind the special love she shared with her nieces, nephews and goddaughter, Destiny McMillian. Also, her fiancé, David Godwin and a special friend, Brandan Bell and a host of relatives and friends.