Hope Ilene Hackerott

Hope Ilene Locke Hackerott, 81 of San Angelo passed away from this world to a better one on September 16, 2017 in San Angelo, Texas. She was born on May 10, 1936 to Violet Viola (Vinsonhaler) and Twyford Locke in Smith Co., Ks., the first of four children. she spent her early years in Lebanon, Ks., graduating from high school there in 1954. She met her husband, Marion in highs chool and they were married July 22, 1956. To this union were born four daughters; Deborah Sue Watson and Husband, Kelley, Rebecca Jean Lambert and husband, Scott, Angela Fay Low, Toni Jill Byriel and husband Gary and son, David Henry Hackerott. Grandchildren are Jerry Watson and wife, Christina, Patricia Wright and husband, Chris, Victor Reyes and wife, Ashley, Hope Martinez, Seth Low, Alison Hataway, and husband, Cullen, Micah Kilgore and wife, Katelyn , Lucas Kilgore, Jared Kilgore, Heather Myers and Anthony Hackerott and wife, Diana and great grandchildren; Jordan, Kyler, Colby, Braden, Bryce, Nicholas, Shyla, Alex, Jacob, Aaliyah, Liam, Braxton and Azaylea. Before moving to San Angelo in 1977, the family lived in Smith Center, KS., Alva and Edmond OK. she went to work for GTE after moving to San Angelo retiring in 1999. She was an active member of First Christian Church. She enjoyed reading playing the piano and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, and a niece, Micki Jo Locke. Survivors include her husband of 61 years and their five children, sister, Twyla Arrington and husband, Sam; two brother, Arden Locke and wife, Anne and Tom Locke and wife, Linda. Family visitation will be 5:00pm to 7:000pm Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held 10:00am Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at the First Christian Church with Rev. Ben G. Hubert ,officiating Burial will take place at Fairmount Cemetery at a later date.. Memorials are suggested to the San Angelo Salvation Army at 215 Gillis St, San Angelo, TX 76903.