Rosemary Tharpe Lokey

Rosemary Tharpe Lokey of Griffin, Georgia died on November 25, 2024 in an Atlanta hospital.  She was born on January 18, 1936 in Macon, Georgia. Mrs. Lokey was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Whitfield Tharpe of Byron, GA.  Also preceding her in death was her dear husband Leonard Nunnally Lokey, Jr. and a son Augustus “Tharpe” Lokey.

Rosemary was a 1954 graduate of Perry High School.  She earned degrees from the University of Georgia where she held membership in Tri Delta Sorority.

Mrs. Lokey dedicated many years to teaching in Spalding County schools ending her career as principal at Orrs Elementary.

After retirement, she continued to find joy in her passions for travel, painting and floral decorations.

She was a member of First Baptist Church in Griffin where a Celebration of Life will be held in January on the anniversary of her birthdate.

Rosemary is survived by a loving family and countless friends.  Children left to remember her are sons Leonard Nunnally Lokey III of Griffin and Kevin Collier Lokey (Linda) of Saint Simons Island, GA, grandchildren Collier Ashton Lokey, Charleston, SC, Aiden Turner Lokey, Atlanta,GA, Lee and Alec Lokey, Tampa. Fl, a sister Faye Tharpe Lacey, WR, GA and many nieces and nephews.