Mrs. Ruth Locklear Burt
April 18, 1935 – June 30, 2025
Mrs. Ruth Locklear Burt, age 90, of Fort Payne, Alabama, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025.
She is survived by:
Son: Bruce Burt (Kathy)
Daughters: Deborah Schrimsher (Billy), Sharon Hale (Lonnie), & Sheila Owen (Phil)
Grandchildren: Eric Burt (Anita), Amanda Girup (Brent), Stacy Simpson (Jermey), Les Schrimsher (Windy), Lindsey Goodwin (Kenn), Lori Nation (Chip), Jason Owen (Katie), Nathan Owen (Holly), Kelly Owen (Toby), & Haley DeMarco
22 Great-Grandchildren & 4 Great Great-Grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Husband: Henry Preston Burt
Parents: Clyde Locklear & Lucy Craig Locklear
Brothers: James “Willard” Locklear, Leon Locklear, & Carl Locklear
The family is accepting flowers
Visitation
Date of Visitation: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Visitation Location: Burt Chapel-Fort Payne
Visitation Time: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Funeral
Date of Funeral: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Funeral Location: Burt Chapel-Fort Payne
Funeral Time: 1:00 PM
Officiating: Dr. Mike Mitchell
Burial
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I’ve certainly known your mom for many years. She was always a pleasant lady during our visits. And had a few “remember when” stories. So happy this lady did see her 90th Birthday. And now it’s time to rest. Prayers for the family during her service Wednesday.