Mrs. Louise Williams Lokey

Louise Williams Lokey, 94, passed away peacefully, with her children by her side, on December 25, 2022, in Winchester, Tennessee. She is survived by her children Robert Henry Lokey (Jennifer), Carrie Lokey Mauzy (William), grandchildren Jane Fulton Mauzy, Hampton Field Mauzy (Lani), Joshua Hampton Mauzy (Julia), Matthew Wilds Mauzy (Ally) and great grandchildren Maya Indigo Mauzy and Henry Wilds Mauzy, her sister Mary Williams Tartt, Livingston, Alabama, brother-in-law Rev. Richard Jones ,Alexandria, Virginia, and 12 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert Henry Lokey, parents, Dr. Mark Johnson Williams and Effie Mae Fulton Williams. Also preceding her in death were her brothers Mark J. Williams, Jr., James W. Williams, Genubath Coke Williams and sisters Jody Williams Jones and Jane Fulton Williams. Louise was a native of Oxford, Alabama where she graduated from Oxford High School in 1946. She graduated from the University of Alabama in 1950 where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, and she remained active as an alumnus member for years. She also received a Master’s Degree in counseling from Jacksonville State University in 1977. In addition, she participated in study at Union Theological Seminary at Columbia University, New York, New York, in1949. Mrs. Lokey was involved for decades in Anniston and Calhoun county in numerous volunteer and work activities. She served as president of the Anniston/Calhoun County Historical Society and as president and program director of the Friends of the Anniston/Calhoun County Public Library. She worked with the Anniston Park and Recreation Department for many years, including as chairwoman of the advisory commission from 1992-1995. She was the manager/buyer for the Museum Store at the Anniston Museum of Natural History from 1985- 1999. Other participation included The League of Women Voters, Alabama Shakespeare Theatre Guild, and the Anniston/Calhoun County Service League. Louise was also engaged in many educational related activities. These include work as adjunct instructor in Child and Human Development for Jacksonville State University, school board member for the Episcopal Day School in Anniston, and tutor for Kiwanis Next Start reading program. For years, Mrs. Lokey was an active participant at her church, St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Anniston, where she served in several roles. Louise Williams Lokey was a joyful person, who spread joy everywhere she went. In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts can be made to St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church or The Anniston Museum of Natural History. There will be a joint service for both Robert Henry and Louise Williams Lokey at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. A visitation will begin at 10:00 with the service following at 11:00.

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Mrs. Louise Williams Lokey

December 25, 2022