Death of Sister Irene Lockett
Sister Irene Lockett, a Church Army Sister for almost 70 years, passed away on Saturday 20 April at the age of 94.
Irene served in Kenya with CMS/Mothers Union and Church Army, and then at home as the Children’s work adviser for CMSI. She also worked in Willowfield Church where she remained a parishioner. Irene received the Maundy Money from the Queen when the sovereign visited St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, in 2008.
Bishop Harold said:
“Sister Irene Lockett was one of the ‘old school’ Church Army Evangelists. She came from inner city East Belfast, and her home was in My Lady’s Road. I had the privilege of visiting Irene just before Easter. Although her body was very weak, she was determined to share her testimony and her call to be an evangelist. The spirit was willing but the flesh was weak.
I will remember her for her unique mix of warmth and honesty – all inspired by the Lord she had so faithfully served.”
There will be a service of Thanksgiving in Willowfield Church next Tuesday 30 April at 2.00 pm.