Judith Elaine Lockamy Piner, 81, of Willard left this life for her eternal rest on Thursday, May 12, 2016 surrounded by her family at Pender Memorial Hospital.

She was born December 23, 1934 in Sampson County and was the daughter of the late Ethan and Ruth Davis Lockamy. She was also predeceased by her husband of 56 years, James Alfred Piner; her sister, Glenda Boney and brother, B.C. Lockamy.

Elaine was a faithful member of Wallace First Assembly of God and was very active in her church as long as her health permitted.

Surviving is her devoted children, Judy Collier and husband, Ray of Wallace and Phyllis Batten and husband, Glenn of Willard; grandchildren, Brantley Tokoly, Kayla Dixon Bradshaw and husband, David and Amberly Tokoly Hall and husband, Nolan; great granddaughter, Allison Bradshaw and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Elaine was a devoted wife and caring mother, grandmother and friend. She found great joy in the simplest of things, but her greatest joy was family. "Mama Laine" as she was affectionately called, taught children's Sunday School class for numerous years and touched many lives along the way. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens and spending time with her family. Elaine lived her life by a simple creed: Do justice, love your neighbor and walk humbly with God. Well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter into your rest. Elaine will surely be missed but treasured memories will forever live in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Funeral service will be held at 4:00pm on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Wallace First Assembly of God with her pastor, the Reverend Leo Bracken officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 3:00pm to 4:00pm, one hour prior the service at First Assembly of God and other times at the home of Phyllis and Glenn Batten.

Memorial gifts may be given to Wallace First Assembly of God, Kitchen Fund, PO Box 248, Wallace, NC 28466.
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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Wallace.