Jane Frank Lockaby

Jane Frank Lockaby’s life was a shining testament of her unwavering spirit, as she passed peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2026 surrounded by her exceptional caregivers and her best friend. A native of Iowa, she made Mathews, Virginia, her residence since 1973, where she cultivated a legacy of love, kindness, and generosity that continues to uplift. Jane’s dedication to her friends, home, flower gardens, and beloved pets exemplified her compassionate heart. As a faithful member of Kingston Parish, she selflessly served on the Altar Guild and taught in the preschool for many years, spreading joy and warmth to all who knew her. Her radiant smile and infectious laughter could illuminate even the darkest of rooms, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lt. Col. Jesse S. Lockaby, Jr., and her sister, Anne Chittenden.

Her memory will live on through her sisters, Nancy Von Maur and Katherine Evans “Kitty”; numerous nieces and nephews; her best friend, Shirley Snow; and her caregivers with Ties That Bond LLC, all of whom she inspired with her selfless devotion.

A memorial service celebrating her extraordinary life will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 320 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, Virginia 23109, followed by a reception at the Kingston Parish House. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kingston Parish Building Fund, P.O. Box 471, Mathews, Virginia 23109, or to the Westie Rescue, Inc., P.O. Box 187, Bluemont, Virginia 21035. The donations will be a tribute to her enduring legacy and the countless lives she touched. Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, is assisting the family.

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