Katherine Jo Lockwood, 30, died April 16, 2016 with her family at her side. Katherine was born in Kissimmee, FL. She was serving in the US Navy, enjoyed arts and crafts, and was an avid lover of Dr. Who and Harry Potter Wizards. She was a staunch supporter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and always participated in their Light to Night events.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Michael E. Long of Portsmouth; son, Cooper Owen Long of Portsmouth; parents, Victor M and Jennifer S. Lockwood of Athens, AL; brothers, Jacob Lockwood and wife Valeriya of Maddison, VA and Lucas Lockwood of Auburn, AL; maternal grandmother, Dean Stewart; paternal grandmother, Lillian Lockwood; close friend who was like a sister, Suzanne Tucker; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other family and friends.
The family will be celebrating Katherine’s life on Friday at 13:00 at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center Auditorium, Building 3. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyerfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, team Lite-Brites (www.lls.org)
Katherine Jo Lockwood
October 29, 1985 - April 16, 2016
10/29/1985 - 04/16/2016
Past Services
Service
Friday April 22, 2016
1:00 pm
Katie Jo was a truly beautiful person. She was kind, considerate, thoughtful, and loving. She will always be so greatly missed by those who loved her. Deepest sympathy to her family and friends.
Our deepest Sympathy, Thoughts and Prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. Our bodies die but out spirit lives on. I will miss you Katie. It seems like yesterday we were all playing in the pool. Words cannot express my deepest sympathy to your family. I know you are looking down on us with Jesus. We will be strong and live the way you would have wanted. Happy and full of life. Til we meet again my friend.
You will be greatly missed blue butterfly. Thinking and praying for all of you to have strength and solace through this difficult time.
Katie and I were Boy Scout sisters together, and she was like a sister to my cousin who is like a sister to me. That made Katie family. We’re missing a branch to our family tree, now. She will always be loved.
To the family and friend, ya’ll are all in my prayers. Thank God that I got to meet Katie in school. It saddens me that I didn’t do a better job if stating in touch with everyone. Katie Jo gave me a wonderful blessing when she introduced me to Christ. I thank her for that. I know that she is in a much better place now than we are. And I know she is watching over her family, husband, and her precious child. Please just know that if there is anything I can do just let me know. Rest in Peace with Our Father Above Katie.
Ohhh Sweet Katie…I remember you very well from school, & you always had such a kind soul. I’ve got to keep in touch through Facebook & watched how incredible your life has been and how much you have accomplished and got to see the family that you had begun,& as shocking as it was to hear the news of your passing, I’m glad to know that you are now at peace. Prayers are sent for the ones closest to you that remain here on Earth.
Ohhh Sweet Katie…..I remember you very well from school, & you always had such a kind soul. I’ve got to keep in touch through Facebook & watched how incredible your life has been and how much you have accomplished and got to see the family that you had begun,& as shocking as it was to hear the news of your passing, I’m glad to know that you are now at peace. Prayers are sent for the ones closest to you that remain here on Earth.
Donna and I are so sorry for your loss. It is the hardest for parents to lose a child. Words can never express truly how one feels or the sorrow in your heart.
I worked with Katie at KMart, she was always smiling and looking for the bright side of things. This world needs more like Katie. May you find comfort and peace in each other and in your memories of your sweet, beautiful Katie.