Martha Bell

Locklear

Martha Bell Locklear “GrannyBell”, of Asheboro, North Carolina was born on January 11th,1949 in Hoke County, North Carolina to the late Sanford “Bookie” Locklear and Ready Bell Locklear both of Raeford, NC.

She entered her heavenly home on Saturday, September 26th, 2026.

For nearly 30 years of her life, she was employed with J&M Grill in Biscoe, NC. Later in life she was also employed in home healthcare. Martha enjoyed fishing, gardening, line dancing, beach and mountain vacations, creating floral arrangements and most importantly spending time with her beloved family and friends. Christmas was a holiday that she cherished and would bake for days. She always invited her friends to join her family for the holidays. She also loved to tend to children throughout the years, and she became known as everyone’s “GrannyBell.”

Martha was a devoted mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother and was blessed with 6 children and 17 grandchildren.

She leaves in memory her children: Annette Oxendine-Loflin, Anita Faye Oxendine, Janet Lee Oxendine of Asheboro, North Carolina; Cynthia Gail Oxendine (Xavier) of Stanley, North Carolina; Son in Law-Jose Hernandez of Rockingham, North Carolina.

Grandchildren: Corey Daniel Oxendine (Faith), Bridget Lee Oxendine, Amber Lynn Spivey, Chelsey Lynn Oxendine-Williams, Miguel Lamont Ewing, Jr., Tre’Zure Nataleya Oxendine, Tristian Xavier Oxendine, Great Grandchildren: Dewayne Lee Armstrong, Jr., Kayden Elijah Oxendine, Skylen White, Kelianne White, Her loving sisters Margie Oxendine (Buddy) of Raeford, NC, Gladys Locklear (Jenson) of Red Springs, NC, Jennifer L. Henderson of Raeford, NC and her special friend at heart Mrs. Gail Hinesley of Asheboro, as well as an abundance of family and friends, including her grandpets, Zo’Ee, Templeton, Maverick, and her special kitty Frisky.

Martha was preceded in death by Her precious Daughter-Lisa Ann Oxendine-Hernandez and Grandchildren-Charles Darrin Edwards, Jr. (DJ); Nicholas Aaron Edwards, Haley Marie Oxendine, Edward Lacy Ewing, Brothers; Willie Sanford “Pap” Locklear (Berletha), Curtis Locklear, Fred Locklear, Sisters; Annie Mae Locklear, Lucille Locklear (Leno), Hazel L. Rogers along with her beloved grand dogs, Tippy, Princess, and Bea