Detrice Owens

Racine – Detrice (nee: Lockridge) Owens, 72, was born into Eternal Life on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. Detrice was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on May 16, 1937 to the late Roy and Hattie (nee: Lee) Lockridge. She has lived in Racine for the past 40 years. With a profound faith in God, Detrice was a devoted member of Second Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a proud member of the Mother’s Board. Years ago, she enjoyed fishing and gardening. Above all, her entire family was her greatest joy in life. Surviving are her grandchildren, Joshua Lockridge, Hertel Foster and Ashley Foster; sisters, Paris Cunningham and Mary Peavy; nephews of whom she helped raise, Terrell and Jerwon Warren; and a host of other loved nieces, nephews, other relatives, church family and friends too numerous to mention by name. In addition to her parents, Detrice was preceded in death by her husband, I.Z. Owens; beloved daughter, Kamilla Lockridge-Foster; twin sister, Vetrice Hickman; other sisters and brothers, Margaret Reed, Annie McGee; Elie Lockridge, Joe Lee Lockridge, Roy Lockridge Jr. and Eddie Lee Lockridge; and niece, Amber Warren. A Homegoing Celebration will be held at Second Missionary Baptist Church, 1250 Lathrop Ave., on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 11:00 am with Rev. J. Mark Freeman officiating. Interment will follow, near Kamilla, in Calvary Cemetery. Viewing will be in the church on Wednesday from 10-11 am.