Linda Mallory Lockwood was born October 1, 1942 in Jacksonville, Florida, to Rubert and Addie Mallory. She grew up in Jacksonville and married Jim Lockwood, and they had one son Tim.
Linda worked for Bellsouth Mobility in its early years in Atlanta, Georgia, and Jupiter, Florida. She loved the beach, the sun and being active outdoors.
When Tim married Trudi (Miller), Linda moved back to Jacksonville. Her two grandchildren Mallory and Miller were her pride and joy. She babysat them, went to their basketball, softball, baseball and football games and she was their cheerleader. She loved spending time with them whenever and wherever she could. Linda or “Nana” also loved the family dogs Dyson, Layla, and most recently Cash.
She was recently diagnosed with ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Linda passed away peacefully on August 5, 2024.
She is survived by her son Tim, his wife Trudi, and her grandchildren Mallory and Miller; her brother Carlton and his wife Dorcas, and her brother Bill and his wife Martha. Survivors also include her nieces and nephews Kelly (Ellsworth) Summers, Heather (Adam) Mallory, Stuart (Meredith) Mallory, and Tony and Diana Mallory.
A Celebration of Life will be held on August 23, 2024,at 2pm at the Boyd Chapel at Ortega Methodist Church, 4807 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida.
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Linda was such a loving and caring person. I remember her being with Joanie relentlessly when she was sick and dying. They were such good friends and had been for years. Linda was such a good friend and grandmother!! Such a loss, she will be dearly missed. I pray she and Joanie have reconnected and are laughing together as they always did!! I will miss you Linda!!!❤️
I will miss my dear friend, Linda. We had many good adventures together. RIP Linda ❤️
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