Jackie Locke

Jackie Mae (Roussell) Locke, of Pine Ridge, MO, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 27, 2018, at the age of 82, surrounded by the loving care of her daughters and grandchildren. Jackie attended high school in Forsyth and graduated in the class of 1952. In her early 20s, Jackie went to work for Southwestern Bell and retired after 32 years. Throughout her career, she broke many barriers for women by serving as the first female in multiple roles. This courage and strength was present in her personal life, as she encouraged her daughters to be just as determined to achieve goals regardless of setbacks. She experienced loss, grief and hardships which made her only more generous, more open-hearted, and more fearless in her life. Through her determination and sheer force of will, she helped us chart a way forward and heal our bitter divisions. Now, in this moment after so much hard-fought progress it is up to all of us to pick up where she left off. To anyone that knew her, Jackie was a strong, independent, and selfless woman who constantly demonstrated love and kindness toward all she came in contact with, always putting others before herself. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ethel (Baker) Roussell; and two brothers, RJ Roussell and John Paul Roussell. Jackie leaves behind many cherished friends and a large family including her sister, Phyllies "Jeannie" Rickman; 3 daughters, Jolene, Holly and Janice; 5 grandchildren, Tabatha, Joanna, Jessica, Daniel, and Jennifer; 8 great-great grandchildren, multiple cousins, nieces, nephews and their extended families. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, June 1, 2018 at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Chadwick Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9-10 A.M. Friday immediately before the funeral in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Chadwick Cemetery, Christian County. Highway 125, Chadwick, Missouri.