Service Details
Funeral: Saturday, November 27, 2021 11:00am
Visitation: Saturday, November 27, 2021 10:00am – 11:00am
Location: Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home Chapel, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI
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Racine, WI – Elizabeth (nee: Myles) Lockridge Was born into time on November 22, 1940, in Memphis, Tennessee to Elmo and Rosie (nee: Miller) Myles. Elizabeth transitioned from her earthly home in Racine, Wisconsin at her place of residence on November 16, 2021.
Elizabeth received her High School Diploma from Englewood High School and continued her education at Wilson College, both in Chicago, Illinois. Elizabeth accepted Christ as her savior at an early age in Chicago, Illinois. Before her transition, Elizabeth was a faithful and a dedicated member of Trinity United Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Buddy Vinson where she served as a Mother of the church.
Elizabeth worked at Surgitek for many years and later retired from Greene Manufacturing of Racine, Wisconsin.
Elizabeth enjoyed shooting pool, playing cards, watching football, basketball, and spending quality time in the company of her family and friends.
Elizabeth leaves to cherish her precious memories, her loving children Jodie Lockridge Jr., Terry (Walinda) Lockridge and Dadra Lockridge all of Racine, Wisconsin; one sister Sandra Jean Shipp of Quincy, Illinois; four brothers, Elmo Myles Jr. of Racine, WI., William Myles Sr., of Chicago, Illinois, Edward Jones Jr. (Teresa) of Kissimmee, Florida, and Harry Jones of Riverdale, Illinois; fifteen grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. She also leaves host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many dear close friends Deacon Hossie and Pamela King, Aldrenna Jackson-Smith and Dale Bostick and her special brothers and sisters-in-law James (Maggie) Lockridge and Cleveland and Mary Cornelious.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband Jodie Lockridge Sr.; parents Elmo Myles Sr. and Rosie Jones; sisters-in-law, Bonnie Myles and Tracey Jones and her great-grandson, Mateo Campbell.
A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021 11:00am in the chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI. Visitation will be in the chapel 10:00am – 11:00am. Entombment will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park.
Masks must be worn at all times while in the funeral home.
Snoop and Tracy Oliver says
To the entire Lockridge family. We are praying for you all to get through these tough times. We will definitely miss “pocketbook” and “hips” as she was so affectionately called… our sincere and deepest condolences. 💔
Darrin and Carla Ward says
Sending love and condolences!! Aunty Liz will be dearly missed. She made sure to remind me how she use to tear my butt up. Love you!!!!
Jennifer Ticer says
CONDOLENCES TO THE LOCKRIDGE FAMILY. I WILL MISS U DEARLY MY FRIEND LIZ U WERE LOVELY INSIDE AND OUT . TAKE UR REST 😭😭❤❤❤❤
Lori Ann Everton says
Sending my condolences to the family. My god guide you all through these difficult heartfelt moments. Love you all.
Joann and Ricky McMorris says
Our condolences to the family.
DONNA ADAMS says
SENDING LOVE AND HUGS TO THE LOCKRIDGE FAMILY. LIZ WAS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SOUL WITH A KIND SPIRIT. SHE WILL BE SURELY MISS. BUT SHE LEAVES BEHIND A LOT OF BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES.
DONNA ADAMS AND MY ENTIRE JENKINS FAMILY.
Juanita Ford says
Deep heart condolences and prayers to the Lockridge Family. I met Liz when she first came to Racine ever since we have been friends. Through out the years always a friendship greetings. I know she will be truly missed.
Wilma Hayes says
My condolences and prayers to the family
Dorothy Bizzle an family says
Sending my condolences to the family in loss of your mom Liz you will truly be missed stay strong family I love 💕 y’all
Tresia carr-funderburg and familymily says
Our prayer r with u DADRA Terry jay Mary cornelius and all family we will continue to keep yall in our prayers
Barbara Moore says
Sending my Condolences and Love to the Lockridge family Servant well done 🙏🏽
Mrs. Carmen Lakes and Family says
Sending love and prayers to all of you. May God comfort you and the entire Lockridge family.
Heather&Donte Adams says
Sending our prayers and condolences! Love y’all
Melody McMorris says
My condolences to all Jay,Dadra and Terry
The Rogers family says
My condolences from my family to yours she will miss rest up pretty lady 💖💖💖💖💖
Annie Mclemore says
My deepest condolences
Monica Taylor says
I’m sorry for your loss your mother was a beautiful person I will keep you all in prayer God bless
Jacqueline Riley says
Prayers to the Lockridge family. May God comfort your hearts.
Jacqueline Riley
Lorraine Shannon says
My sincerest condolences to you all. I pray God’s angels comfort you during this time and those to come.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤
CARMEN says
PRAYERS FOR THE LOSS OF YALL MOTHER MS.LIZ WAS A BEAUTIFUL PERSON MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE LOVE YOU ALL CARMEN AND CRAYMOND❤🙏😪
Person family says
Our deepest condolences to the family
Hazel and Eugene Staples says
Deepest Sympathy To My Family, May God Bless You All,keeping You all in our Prayers
Karen Golden from Tennessee says
My deepest condolences to the Lockridge family, Liz was a very sweet person . Sending much love to her children ❤️❤️❤️
JoAnne Lockridge says
Praying that God comforts the family, during this time of loss. Greater is He that is in us, than he that is in the world.
JoAnne Lockridge says
Praying for your strength during this trying time.
Deepest sympathy,
JoAnne Lockridge
The Ward Family says
sending our Condolences to the Lockridge Family
Anonymous says
The Ward s Family , Sending our prayers and condolences to Lockridge Family .
Minister Rebecca Love says
Missing Your Laugh Already Love Always ❤
Marvin & Charity Booker says
Our deepest condolences to the Lockridge Family
Crystal Phillips says
Love you all praying for you all
Carolyn Upchurch- McInnis says
My condolences and prayers are with you all
Bonnie Oliver says
My condolences to Jay,Dadra,and Terry and the rest of the family. Lizzie Mae will be truly missed. Rest in peace beautiful Lady😔❤
Joe Pruitt says
My condolences to the family. God’s peace to you all .
Melva De Leon says
My condolences to the family… Dadra. Jay, and Terry im praying for uou all and the family
Sally Cobbler says
Sorry for your loss..Prayers goes out to family and love ones🙏🏾Flying high🕊 Beautiful friend in and out..RIPIH until we meet again.. love💖
Karla Fitch says
Sending my condolences and prayers to the family!
Charles. M Claybrook R I P says
God bless the family. And Elizabeth
Lula Reed says
My Condolences to the family during the loss of your love one.
Patrick & Robin Hunter says
To the Lockridge Family, I send my Condolences to each of you. Just know God has his hands on you.
Rochell Tate says
Mama Liz, you will be missed… Your infectious smile & laugh will never be forgotten… Our deepest condolences to the entire Lockridge family,(especially) my lil sister & brothers… Hey Mama Liz… Your husband has been waiting & I know you were ready. “All in God’s time” rest well Mama Liz..💘 u always ur other daughter Rolli…
Anonymous says
Our condolences, prayers 🙏🏾,an hugs to Dadra Jay an Terry may God give you the comfort, strength and guidance not just Today but also in the Days to come We Love Y’all 🙏🏾❤️ The Liggins Families 🙏🏾
Marlene Liggins says
Our condolences, prayers 🙏🏾,an hugs to Dadra Jay an Terry may God give you the comfort, strength and guidance not just Today but also in the Days to come We Love Y’all 🙏🏾❤️ The Liggins Families 🙏🏾
Greg Butler Encino,CA says
My condolences to the entire Lockridge family.
Toni Ivy says
Sending my condolences!!! May God Bless the family. #Iloveyall
Deacon Willie E. and Daris J. Hodges says
Our sincerest sympathy and deepest condolences to our family and friends. Aunt Liz will live in our hearts forever. God rest her soul, there was a leak in her building and she had to move on.
Loretta Brownlee-Henderson says
My prayers and condolences are extended to your family.
Anonymous says
RIP
Elaine Austin says
To Jay and family, may God surround you with His love and give you comfort and peace during this difficult time. My prayers are with you all 🌹
Marilyn Williams-Pearson says
My condolences too the family
Kathleen Keys says
To you Lockridge family, so sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers. Stay encouraged in love. Rest in peace.
Felicia Washington ( Kirkwood) says
To Jodie, Terry , Dadra and the entire Lockridge family ,
May you take comfort in God my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Blessed are they that mourn :For they shall be comforted .Matthew 5:4
Blessings ,Felicia Washington (Kirkwood)
Evelyn Smith Griffin says
Mrs Elizabeth Lockridge, aka Liz you truly will be missed, such a beautiful light and spirit, I remember you playing cards with auntie midge and Josephine, to all of the Lockridge family you have my condolences may God give you strength and comfort at this most differcult time. You guys are in my prayers.❤❤❤🌹🌹👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Jacqueline Morgan Jackson says
Sending my love, prayers and condolences to Jay, Terry, Dadra and family. Liz was a beautiful person inside and out always had a beautiful smile. She will truly be missed by many!
Dot Jones says
Prayers to the Lockridge family🙏
Apostle Charles C Jones says
My Condolences and Prayers to the Lockridge Family may God comfort your hearts during your time of bereavement.
Georgia Allen Rockford,IL says
My deepest condolences to my family (cousins), Liz will be truly missed, may God continue to bless you all.
Valencia Tucker says
My Condolences in your lost May God keep. Keep you in his prayers
Margaret Sacotte and family says
God has his beautiful angel at home my heartful sympathy and condolences to the family. Forever in my heart and prayers. God bless
Jozell and Jimmy Davies says
To the Lockridge Family
We are praying for you to find healing through the Lord’s infinite Love. May you feel the light of the Lord bless your family and bring you peace and healing. Your beautiful Mother will be missed but will live in our heart forever. Love Mother Davies 🙏
Bootsie and Ann Hayes says
I will miss my sister dearly, but God knows best at least know more suffering. The family have our prayers and condolences.
Is praying for your family during this difficult time says
Our family Is praying for your family during this difficult time
Stacey Moore & Family says
Our family is praying for your family during this difficult time
Dameta Smith says
Sending condolences and prayers to your family and loved ones..
Love,
Dameta and Sandra Smith and family
Joanne Powell & Family says
I give my condolences to the family. May God bless you all.
Mr. John (Phynell) Branch says
My sincere condolences to the Lockridge family.
Anonymous says
Liz will always remembered for her kindness and her smile! God bless her and her family.
Robert and Patricia Billups says
Condolences and Prayers to the Lockridge family . Praying that God gives you strength during this difficult time. Love you all. Jay , Terry , Dadra
Anonymous says
Palmer and Yvonne Kirby Sending Love and Condolences to the Family, during this time of loss . May GOD BLESS the Family.
Theresa & Duane Vance says
To Dadra, Jay and Terrie, Our condolences to you. May God comfort and keep you and give you peace!!! I know she is rejoicing with your Dad. Love
Theresa & Duane Vance says
Dadra, Jay and Terrie, Condolences to you and your family! I know she is rejoicing with your Dad.
Theresa & Duane Vance says
Praying for you and your family. I know Liz is rejoicing seeing your father!!!
Steve [Boss] and Cheryl Thomas says
you will be dearly missed. Our prayers and condolences to the family.
Mary Jeffries and the Bedford Family says
Sincere condolences to the entire family of Liz. She was very much loved and a very caring person.. It was a blast to be in her company. We had so much fun during our bowling days at Uptown Lanes. She will be missed but will live in the hearts of many forever. Love you! ❤ RIP
Juliana Viertel says
Elizabeth Lockridge, you will definitely be missed. My condolences to the family.
GLORIA THOMAS says
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE LOCKRIDGE FAMILY. I WORKED WITH LIZ AT SURGITEK AND IT WAS FUN TO BE AROUND HER. REST IN PEACE, LIZ!.
Kevin, Selena, Jaden and Maya Daisy Patel says
Condolences to the family; you have our love and prayers.
Anonymous says
Liz was a nice lady that when i seen her she always spoke to you with a smile ln her face.
LaCrista Myles says
Auntie, you may not be here on this earth anymore but you will never ever be forgotten!!!!!! We shall see each other again! I love you so much!!!
Your neice, LaCrista M.
Godfrey & Tara Campbell says
Family you have our prayers and condolences. From The Campbell’s Family
Sandra smith says
Rip Liz you was a good friend and will be miss
Vivian Scales says
My deepest sympathies go out to you. May you find comfort and peace during this time.
Buddy Smith says
To the entire Lockridge family:
Our sincere condolences may God continue to bless and keep you in his care.
Buddy, Joyce, and daughters
Atlanta, GA
Dorothy L Tillman-Wright says
So sorry for your loss! Liz will forever be in my heart,and truely be missed by all! My prayer’s are with your family! God bless!!
DorothyMGreen says
My condolences to Dadra’s and the Lockridge family 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Chris/Rhonda Bogan and Family says
Just wanted to let you know that our condolences and prayers are with the family.
Denise Freeman says
To Jay, Terry and Dadra,
I offer my condolences to you on the loss of your Mother. I remember her from the days of the Black Barons basketball team. May God bless you now and forever.
LORNA TRAVIS says
MY DEEPEST AND SINCEREST CONDOLENCES, AND SENDING PRAYERS AND LOVE TO YOU ALL 💘
June Baxter-Farr says
My most heartfelt condolences to the family of Elizabeth Lockridge
Wallace Singleton says
Our sincere condolences to the Lockridge family. Mother Lockridge will be missed,
Wally and Gwen Singleton
Ramona Drane says
My condolences and prayers to the Lockridge Family God bless
Leona and Rondell Brumby says
Sending prayers of comfort and strength to you all.
Tyrone S Tye says
Hey Family, Tyrone S Tye (Dolby) so sorry for your loss my prayers and thoughts and Love are with you at your time of need. Love Y’all more than you know. Dolby. 😢😢
Devanie Jones says
Sending My Condolences And Prayers To The Lockridge Family Love Yall 🙏❤🙏
Diane Love and family says
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs
Priscilla Stephens says
My deepest condolences to Jay and his family. Sending love and prayers to all of you. God Bless all of you 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽⚘⚘⚘🕊🕊🕊
Teresa Jenkins says
My Condolences to the Lockridge family for the loss of Mrs.Lockridge. May God give you all strength during this difficult time 🙏 🙏
Dyland. Barbara Weather says
May God continue to bless your family through these times
Camilla Selmon and Ke’ Juana Collier says
To the Lockridge Family
We are sending our prayers and sincere condolences for the loss of your mother/grandmother
Tracy and Veronica Steward says
Condolences to the Lockridge family, we’re praying for you !
Debra and Lionel Perkins says
May the peace of God be with you all
Annette Powell-Houston TX says
To : Jay, Dadra ,Terry, & the Lockridge Family,
Your in my thoughts and prayers.. that God will comfort and bring peace & strength in the days to come.
My deepest condolences.
The Hollimans says
Lockridge Family
You have our deepest condolences, may God give you the strength during this troubling time…
Gwen Riley says
My Condolence to the entire Lockridge family,you all are in my prayers 🙏 ❤
Angie says
My condolences to the family
Me& Mrs Donnie Ivy says
My heartfelt condolences to the entire family, may you find peace and comfort during your time of grieving, Mr& Mrs Donnie Ivy sends our prayers to all of you Momma Liz will be missed tremendously,
Yul and Audrey Stephens says
Our Deepest Condolences to Jay and Family 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
Carmen Carter & Family says
Our deepest condolences to Jay, Dadra, Terry and the Lockridge Family. You are in our prayers.
Cheryl Billups says
My condolences to the family. May she rest in peace
Sheri Ulcek Benish says
My heartfelt condolences to Liz’s family . I worked with Liz for years at Surgitek. Her love of family was well known with the stories she shared with us through the years. Her smile was one that lit up the room…which was quite often. She was truly the best. May God bless you with Love and Light.