Lilyan Joanna Locke's Obituary
Lilyan (Lynn) Joanna Novotny Locke July 30, 1918 to May 16, 2017Lilyan (Lynn) Joanna Novotny was born to John and Mary Novotny in Ord, NE in 1918. They eventually moved to a farm in southwestern NE near the town of Kimball, where she grew up. Lynn went to be with her Lord on May 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Locke, her parents John and Mary Novotny and 3 brothers, William, John and Richard Novotny and a sister Alice Chamberlain. She is survived by a brother, Ronald Novotny Sr., Sun City, AZ. She is also survived by her two daughters, Marilyn Reed and son-in-law, Michael Reed, Teresa Locke, and grandchildren, Laura Barnson, Lisa Reed, Lynn Reed, Kenneth Perkins and wife, Ashlee, a nephew, Ronald J Novotny, great grandchildren, Ava Sophia Reed, Zane, Korilee, and Kendall Perkins, step-grandchildren, Kaylee and Rylee. Lynn married Paul Locke in 1943 in Denver, CO where Paul was stationed during WW2. They returned to make their home in Tulsa, OK in 1946 where Paul began his career in art and advertising. Paul and Lynn started the Paul Locke Advertising Agency and worked together for many years. “Bunkin” was the family name given to Lynn by the grandchildren and the name she will always be remembered by. We love you and miss you Bunkin but we know you are with your beloved Lord and precious husband Paul and many loved ones. Gathering of Friends and family will be Sunday, May 21st, 2017 – 01:00 PM to 08:00 PM – Floral Haven Funeral Home
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