Lockie Mae Harrison 4/23/1915 -8/8/2006

Lockie Mae Henderson Harrison   Lockie Henderson Harrison (a lady who made a “Difference”), age 91, of Leggett, TX., passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2006, in Lufkin, TX.  She was born on April 23, 1915, in Frankston, the daughter of George Lafe and Leora Henderson.  Lockie received her education in the Frankston School District with two brothers and ten sisters.  She married Mitchell Gilder Harrison on July 1, 1933 in Frankston.  Two beautiful daughters (Janie & Katherine) were born to Lockie and Mitchell.  
     When Lockie was nineteen years of age, her mother died leaving younger sisters without a mother. She became their substitute mother, as these little girls accepted her love, devotion and guidance.  Lockie made a difference in the lives of the girls in guiding them to become the ladies that they became.  
     Her devotion and guidance also touched the third and fourth generation, of the Henderson family.  She was always ready and willing to accept the roll of mother, grandmother, and great grandmother making a difference in their lives also.   
    The Harrison family moved to Leggett, TX., in 1945.  Lockie became an intricate part of the Leggett Baptist Church, as she “put feet to her intentions” ministering to the community.  She made a difference in the lives of people in Leggett for Sixty-one years.  
     Lockie was preceded in death by her parents, George and Leora Henderson; husband, Mitchell Harrison; daughter, Katherine Harrison; two brothers: Cone and Harvey Henderson; six sisters: Dallas Walters, Opal Maxwell, Margaret Felder, Jeanette Landrum, Jo Kocian and Ruth Smith.   
    She is survived by daughter, Janie Rivers Pollock of Houston, TX; grandson, Thomas Rivers and granddaughter, Michelle Rivers, both of Houston; four sisters: Maybell Adams of Chandler, Mary McNeil of Frankston and Evelyn Mayo and Myrtle George of Jacksonville; one beloved special Niece, Lucille Avery of Angel Fire, NM.; one beloved brother-in-law, Everett Smith of Jacksonville, and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.   
    Graveside services will be held, Saturday, August 12, 2006, at 11:00 AM at Liberty Hill Cemetery near Frankston with Rev. J.A. Griffin officiating.  Nephews will serve as pallbearers.  A visitation will be held on Friday, August 11, 2006 at Cochran Funeral home in Livingston.  Local arrangements are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home.  
 

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