Ellen Delores Locke a longtime resident of Henryetta, died Jan. 9, 2020 in Okmulgee, Ok at the age of 86. She was born Sept. 4, 1933 in Dewar to John and Lora (Jones) Maple. Delores worked in Civil Service for many years. She is a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church, Women’s Club in Bryant and the National Lace Club. Delores married Fred Locke Dec. 5, 1953 in Henryetta.
Her parents and a sister Helen Louise Acosta precede her in death.
She is survived by her husband Fred of the home; daughter Diana Lee Brand and husband Mel of Heavner; grandchildren: David Ritter, Damon Ritter and Michael Brand;
great grandchildren: Destiny Morse, Reiley Ritter, Jason Ritter, Stephanie Brown, William Ritter, Jamie Ritter, Aiden Ritter and Hunter Brand.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 at the Immanuel Baptist Church with Dr. Jim Ray officiating and Rev. Lawrence Matlock assisting. Interment will follow at the Westlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home.