Twyla L. Lockett 1957-2022

Elder Lockett was born May 3, 1957, in Youngstown, a daughter of Pastor Robert R. Lockett and the 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 Children Services 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, as a part of the Culinary Ministry, and as a strong prayer warrior.

She leaves to celebrate her life and legacy, her sister, Pastor Paula Lockett (Elder 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, and Ruben and Donathea Lockett; and her favorite aunt, Gertrude Simmons.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at The Cathedral of Hope, 1315 Jacobs Road, Youngstown, OH 44505. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m.

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

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