Phyllis Jean Lockhart

March 20, 1940 - June 24, 2016

Phyllis (Stump) Lockhart, 76, of Martinsville and formerly of Indianapolis, passed from this life on Friday, June 24, 2016, in the comfort of her own home. She was born on March 20, 1940, in Indianapolis, to the late Dan and Ruth Mae (Hockersmith) Stump. Phyllis went to school at Arsenal Tech and was baptized at Crossroads Baptist Church. A selfless, strong-willed, caregiver, Phyllis was the backbone and the "rock" that always made sure the family stayed together. She moved to Isabella, Missouri, with her husband, Bill and purchased the Thunder Bay Resort; owning and operating it for ten years. In 2002, they sold the business, moved back to Indiana and permanently settled into the small town of Martinsville. An excellent host, cook and baker, Phyllis found great joy in preparing abundant and delicious feasts; especially during the holidays. She even generously shared her talented knowledge and recipes by passing them down to her children and grandchildren. Her kind, compassionate ways will now remain and grow in the hearts' of her adored children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, William E. “Bill” Lockhart; to whom she was united in marriage on July 6, 1972; step-son, William Lockhart, Jr.; brother, Donald Stump; and grandchild, Sarah Ferry. Survivors include her children, Ruth Brown, Kathy Ferry, Virgil Keeker, Charles “Duke” Keeker, Thomas Keeker, and Heather Uhls; siblings, Norma Herron, Linda Johnson, Dan Stump, Jr. and James Stump; 19 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia, with calling there from noon. Burial will follow in the Acton Cemetery. To share a favorite story, send the family an online condolence or light a candle in her memory visit www.lightmemorial.com.