Patricia Ann Locker, 80, of Homosassa, Florida, passed away on Sun., Sept. 26, 2021 at Crystal River Health and Rehab Center in Crystal River, Florida. A native of Kalamazoo, MI, she was born Nov. 27, 1940 to Edward and Mary (Eldridge) McCarthy, one of eight children. Patricia moved to Homosassa nine years ago from Beaverton, Michigan and was a professional bartender. Her perfect day would involve bowling, beer and NASCAR and in addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Locker, in 2017; her children Jimmy Thompson and Carol Eckler; a grandchild, Eva Jean, and six siblings. She is survived by her son Dennis Thompson of Michigan and daughter Cindy Bartram (husband David) of Homosassa, Florida; sibling Bucky McCarthy of Michigan and grandchildren Michael, Denny, Sara, Emily, Erica, Jerry, Gary, Terry and Kerry and many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa, FL. www.wilderfuneral.com
