Terri Lynn Lockard

Funeral services for Mrs. Terri Lynn Lockard, 61, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Rev. Stan Wyant officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the funeral home. 

Mrs. Lockard was born in West Monroe on March 3, 1963, and passed away in Monroe on December 14, 2024. 

Terri was a giver, a teacher, and a protector, embodying what it means to love and support unconditionally. She was the most supportive mother one could ever hope for, always putting her family at the center of her heart. In her younger years, Terri found joy and creativity in showing dogs and crafting beautiful leatherwork. Her passion for creativity carried through her entire life, especially in her work as a preschool teacher, where she left a lasting impact on countless young lives with her innovative and nurturing approach to education. 

Terri was also a devoted supporter of 4-H, serving as a program director and championing the organization wholeheartedly. She believed in its mission to empower youth and was always there to guide, encourage, and celebrate their success. If there was a celebration to be had, Terri had a magical way of turning even the simplest of things into something extraordinary. 

A deeply open-minded and loving person, Terri had the rare ability to make everyone feel like family. Her warm spirit shone brightest during the holidays, especially Christmas, which she adored. She delighted in giving the perfect gifts, putting thought and care into every detail to bring joy to others. 

Terri’s legacy of love, creativity, and devotion to family and community will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know her. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace E. and Shiley H. Freeman; father-in-law, David L. Lockard; and daughter-in-law, Christy Freeman. 

Survivors include her husband, David C. Lockard; two sons, Robert E. Freeman(Christy) and Matthew C. Lockard; daughter, Amanda M. Lockard (Eric Love); mother-in-law, Carol Lockard; brother, Johnny Freeman (Linda); sister, Yvonne Carter (Robert); grandchildren, Deborah Freeman, Shyanne Johnson (Nathan), Travis Gray (Mayi), Kyler Scott, Stryker Scott, Emma Love, Layla Love, and Aurora Beatrix Farmer; and great grandchildren, Harmonie Lynn Freeman and Arkayla Gray. 

Pallbearers will be Mahlon Blackstock, Mark Lockard, Eric Love, Patrick McClendon, Don Glennon, Royce Beard, and Jay Kent. Honorary pallbearers will be Nathan Johnson, Travis Gray, and Stryker Scott. 

Memorials may be made to Wellspring Alliance for Families in Monroe. 

The family is asking everyone attending to please dress for a “Christmas Celebration”, Terri would adore that.