Grada Sue (Hogue) Lockhart, Fishers (formerly of Anderson) – 82, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2018. She was born on August 15, 1935, in Mount Vernon, IL to Reverends Grady and Margaret Hogue who preceded her in death. She is survived by husband, James Kenneth Lockhart; three sisters, Marilyn Jenkins (Jim), Carolyn Noble (Ron), and Beth Allen (Greg); Children, Kim Deal (Stan), Kerri Ludolph (Bruce), Kelly Smith (Mark), and Jeff Lockhart (Nancy); nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Grada loved life! She loved to sing, laugh, and stop for coffee. She loved well and was well loved in return by all who knew her. She was a loyal alumna of Anderson University and was actively involved at the Church at the Crossing. Grada and Ken loved to travel with family and friends. They had a heart for missions, especially in Kenya where they made a beautiful impact through generous giving and personal involvement. Grada will be deeply missed and long remembered.
The memorial service will be held at the Church at the Crossing on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Visitation will be from 3:00-4:45 PM and the service will follow at 5:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to either Children of Promise, The Gideons International, or Anderson University.
Arlene Price says
I’m so sorry for your loss, Kelly and family. Though I didn’t know her, your mother sounds like the very best. I know that she will be missed. You are in my prayers.
Dale and Barbara VanHoose says
Very saddened by the passing of Grada. Prayers will continue for the family.
James and Deanna Edwards says
We are so thankful for our dear friend Grada and share in the loss with her passing. She was an amazing spirit of encouragement, commitment and generous love. We think God for her wonderful life and send our love and best wishes to the Lockhart family.
Martha Bretz Lant says
Dear Ken and family,
Please accept my condolence in the death of Grada. I have heard many words of praise over the years and know she was much loved by family and friends alike. I knew her to be happy and loving. May our Lord comfort each of you as you continue to serve Him in her absence.
Jan and Dave Cox says
Dear Ken and family,
You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers today. Our hearts are saddened at the loss of our sweet friend, Grada, one of the happiest Christians we have known. We have a treasure of memories of our years together at Church at the Crossing, plus some years before that at Glendale Church. Heaven has received another treasure, singer, a happy soul!
We give thanks for Grada’s life!
Pastor Dave and Jan Cox
Giselle and G William Bretz, M. D. says
Grada and Kenny were the first people who welcomed us to their home for dinner when we arrived as newcomers in Cincinnati in 1964.
We kept her in our prayer, when we learned about her concerning health issue. Indeed God granted her many happy years to love and serve others. We wish the best for her family.
Ted Lopp says
My memories of Grady Sue are fondly remembered. When Uncle Grady and Aunt Margaret came to visit us on the farm, we always were pleased to show Grady Sue and her sisters around the farm. They were all very special to the Lopp family. We are sadden to hear of her passing but rejoicing for her home going.
Ted and Louise Lopp
Bob Meyer says
I will miss her friendly greetings and her deep concern for others, she was such a great person. She will live on in our memories forever.
“What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us.” – Helen Keller
Praying for you all…
David Bretz says
Dave & Jenn Bretz. Aunta Grada was a loving Mother and Aunt. She will be missed dearly by all. We are praying for the family.
Rev.Dr.Juanita Leonard says
My dear Lockhart Family,
Love and prayers as you celebrate Grada.
A woman of compassion and abiding faith.She was gifted with joy and hope that Gabe others a reason to be.I am thankful for knowing her and serving with her.
Shalom Juanita Leonard
Crystal L Walters says
Dear Ken, Kim, Kerri, Kelly & Jeff,
Knowing that your hearts are broke, I also suspect that you are grateful to know her suffering is over. Please know that you are in my prayers. It was an honor to her to read “She loved well and was well loved in return by all who knew her.” Grada’s beauty, laughter and joy far transcended, yet included, her outward appearance. All my sympathy in your deep loss, Crystal Lockhart Walters.
Jeannie Fredrickson says
I’m so grateful I got to meet, know and love Grada through being in that wonderful Cheers Class, then the Morning Glory Choir, then the Hymn Sings, and more recently our ladies’ Book Club! Always a big smile, a word of encouragement, something funny, something uplifting, and maybe even a song from our Grada! Ken and family – I am so very sorry for the loss of our wonderful Grada – – but Praise the Lord, we know exactly where she is!
Darlene says
Sending my deepest sympathy. I enjoyed the missions trips that we shared. Africa and Costa Rica all the laughs we had and getting to know her. She was a blessing to me.
Darlene Bonness
Patricia Lilly says
Dear Ken and family, What a joy it was to know Grada! Her love for God, family & many many friends was known to all of us… Our prayers are with you, & sent with much love………..Larry and Patty Lilly
Sharon Long says
Ken, Kim, Keri, Kelli Jeff, and all family,
So sorry I missed the celebration!! I have loved your family all my life. Ken I know what you are going thru but we know where she is ! I am sure she and Jeff are still talking 😘 She will be missed but heaven must have needed a happy happy spirit. You are loved! Sharon Long
john casynn says
Dear Ken and family, Grada will be missed by everyone who ever met her. From Colorado, our prayers and thoughts are with you. Love, John and Anita and Erik Casynn
Barbara Bayne says
Grada always had a smile on her face. She was a prayer warrior and wanted to know how is everything going. We will miss her presence and singing in the church choir.
She is in a glorious place that her singing and worshipping are never ending. She is with the creator of univer
Bill Katip (Grace College) says
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. Psalm 115:15 (ESV). Praying for a special peace that comes only from our Lord.
Trw says
Dear Freeman Family: Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. As the days and weeks go by, may the comfort from family, friends and scriptures like Acts 24:15 and Philippians 4:6,7 be of comfort to you. Again, I’m sorry for your loss.