Vera Lou Lockard Obituary
The memory of Vera Lou Lockard of Salem, Indiana, who passed away on November 15, 2025 at the age of 71, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Vera Lou Lockard to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid Vera farewell, let us not mourn the absence of her physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of her spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Vera is not truly gone, but merely transformed, her energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Kirtley and Wilma Goss Kirtley; and her siblings, Donnie Kirtley and Carolyn Kirtley. She is survived by: her children, Brad Philpott (Kristy Sanders) of Salem, Tracey Philpott of Salem, Brandon Lockard (Rachel) of Pekin and Jesse Lockard (Melanie) of Campbellsburg; and her siblings, Morgan Kirtley of Paoli, Irene Blair of Columbus and Phyllis Metz of Salem. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, November 21st 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Weathers Funeral Home (106 S Shelby St, Salem, IN 47167). A funeral service was held on Friday, November 21st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
