Ms. Sally Locklear "mema", age 75 of Shannon, North Carolina was born on October 16, 1950, to the late Berlin Locklear and Ida Mae Locklear. She departed this life on November 12, 2025 at home.

Ms. Sally began her career pursuing substitute teaching at Red Springs Middle School, where her love for teaching and her gentle spirit touched many young lives. She cherished taking her children to the beach to fish, and she treasured trips to the mountains with her sisters. Although she always hoped to one day see the "real mountains," we are sure she has the very best view now.

Ms. Sally found her greatest joy in her grandchildren, creating memories as simple and sweet as coloring together and spoiling them in every way she could. She also cherished time with her nieces and nephews, delighting in their laughter, sharing stories, and nurturing each bond with the same love and care she showed her own children. She spent countless meaningful moments with her best friend, Margie, and the two lovingly referred to themselves as "Thelma and Louise."

Ms. Sally leaves to cherish her memory her two sons, Chris and Jamie; her daughter, Crystal, and her devoted son-in-law, Daniel; her five beloved grandchildren, Ronald Ray, Da'Nasia, Shania, Mariah, and Bella; her seven sisters, Dollie Johnson, Delois Locklear, Marylin Brooks (Stancil), Sherrie Locklear, Sarah Oxendine (Rev. Jimmy Oxendine), Monica McLean, and Vickie Oxendine (Randy); her nieces and nephews; her special friends; and the Brooks family, who all held a special place in her heart, a special caregiver: Cathy Locklear (Sandy), along with a host of other relatives and friends.