Hilda M. Locke

Hilda M. Locke, age 74, of Prattville, Alabama, formerly of Alexander City, Alabama, passed away on August 5, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her father, Guy Rufus Mattox; her mother, Nancy Elvie Mattox; as well as her brother, Hilton Mattox.

She is survived by her husband, Ronnie J. Locke; her children, Thomas Locke (Autumn Locke), Donna Locke (Jamie Massey), and Nancy Priori (Chris Priori); brothers, Hulan Mattox and Howard Mattox; grandchildren, Jordan Locke (Hasan Hamade), Matthew Locke (Teeona Locke), Kayla Harris, CarolAnne Hodgins, Jonathon Bass (Kourtney Bass), Tonya Locke and Anthony Priori; as well as great-grandchildren, Haven Harris, Casen Carter, Hudson Hodgins, Bennet Hodgins, Ariyah Bass, Elijah Bass and Oliver Lowman.

Hilda was known to be a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who would do anything for her family. She had a huge heart and was willing to help anyone and everyone. Her spunky personality touched her family, friends, and all who came across her. Hilda was an entertainer everywhere she went. She had a great adoration for history and other cultures. Because of this passion, she chased the sun with her family and traveled around the world. Notably, she lived in Thailand, where she took on the culture as her own. She also traveled to New Mexico and lived in other places around the United States. From her travels she grew a collection of items that would go on to inspire and educate others about world history and the cultures that she took part in.

Hilda has touched many lives with her charming personality and inspired others to love other cultures and history as she did. She will be greatly missed.

A graveside service for Hilda will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Hillview Cemetery in Alexander City, Alabama. Pallbearers for Hilda's services will be Thomas Locke, Jonathon Bass, Hasan Hamade, Christopher Priori, Jamie Massey and Joe Harris.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to a disabled veteran's charity or a charity of your choice in honor and memory of Hilda M. Locke.