Betty Locker

Betty A. "Mommo" Locker, age 82 of Tampa, FL, formerly of Tipp City, passed away October 8, 2011. She was born March 30, 1929 in Springfield, OH to the late Clarence and Minnie Lawless. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Locker; and daughter, Sharon Ann Miller.

Betty is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Gary and Faye Locker; daughter, Karen Stasell; grandchildren: Bridgette (Rick) Leiter, Tony (Jennifer) Locker, Lonnie (Melissa) Miller and Casey (Brian) Scoville; great grandchildren: Miranda, Adriana, Caroline, Sophia, Henry, Ava, Carson and Ciptyn; brother, Thomas (Sue) Lawless; several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Betty graduated from Northridge High School, Class of 1946. She married Robert in 1947 and they began their family together. She was a former employee of DARE Company, Elder Beerman, and Palmer and Proto Plastics. After retiring, Betty moved to Florida and was a former member of New Port Richey Baptist Church.

A funeral service will be held at 5:00 pm on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, where the family will receive friends for two hours prior to the service, from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Pastor Bonita Wood officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at Maple Hill Cemetery, Tipp City. Contributions may be made in Betty's memory to Melich Hospice House, 11125 North 52nd Street, Temple Terrace, FL 33617.