Twyla Laureen Lockett

Elder Twyla Laurenn Lockett, 65, of Campbell, transitioned from this earthly labor to her heavenly home on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

            Elder Lockett was born May 3, 1957 in Youngstown, a daughter of Pastor Robert R. Lockett and Rev. Willa Mae Ervin Lockett.  She was a 1975 graduate of East High School and a graduate of Hiram College.  She earned a B.A. in Communications. She worked as a case manager with Trumbull County Childrens Service Board.  A member of Cathedral of Hope, Twyla served as Praise and Worship leader, Minister of Music, Sunday School Teacher, Church Administrator, Trustee, Event Coordinator, a part of the Culinary Ministry and a strong Prayer Warrior.

            She leaves to celebrate her life and legacy, her sister, Pastor Paula Lockett (Eld. John) Harris of Campbell; a cousin who was raised like a sister to them, Arlene Floyd of Youngstown, a godson Davin Lyle; and a host of loving family and friends.

            Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Marion Anderson, Minnie Ervin Anderson, Ruben and Donathea Lockett; and her favorite aunt, Gertrude Simmons.

            Visitation will be Friday, December 9, 2022 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at The Cathedral of Hope, 1315 Jacobs Rd., Youngstown 44505.  Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m.

            Ministry of comfort, love and dignity entrusted to the L. E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.

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