Jean A. Lokey, 87, passed away on February 22nd, 2025, surrounded by the arms of her loving family.

She was born in Monaca on July 18th, 1937, a daughter of the late George and Anna Winkle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Joseph Lokey and William Andrew Bruce. Jean was one of ten children and was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. She is survived by her twin sister, Jane Davis.

Jean was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in New Brighton, where she served in the choir, Bible studies and Ladies Guild. In her later years, she became a faithful member of Church of the Redeemed in Conway. She was also a former employee of McCarter’s Bus Transit, who found great joy in driving children to school, field trips, and sports charters. Jean was a huge fan of her New Brighton sports teams and knew the students by name. She loved cheering them on to victory!

To know Jean was to love her. She had the kindest and loving heart and shared it with all of her family and friends. Her two favorite phrases were, “Thank you” and “I love you”. Even in her extended and eventually debilitating illness, she never failed to speak those words.

Jean was a woman of many talents including baking, sewing, ceramics, and a multitude of crafts. She often gifted her ceramic masterpieces to family and friends. Jean was quite the cook and her Christmas ham, cinnamon rolls and cookies were her specialties.

Most of all, Jean leaves a legacy of her faith in God. She was bold and courageous, even during CO-VID, to hold Bible studies in her apartment. She knew and loved the Lord with all of her heart. She passed this deep love of the Lord to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Jean was the loving mother of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by her daughters and sons; Trudy Bellan, Penny Bruce, Michael (Candace)Lokey, and David Lokey.

Her grandchildren loved and adored her. She is survived by her grandchildren: Justin (Beth) Bellan, Jared (Melissa) Bellan, Anna Marie (Tim) Bishop, Joseph (Kim) Bruce, Michael Bruce, and Lee Ann Lokey. She was tickled to become the great grandmother to Jayden, Max, Jacob Bellan, Ezra and Emery Bishop and Cadence Hartnett.

Friends will be received on Friday, February 28th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, where a service will be held on Saturday, March 1st at 11:00 a.m.

The family extends their thanks and gratitude to her caregivers Renee, Stephanie, Sherita and Anita from various agencies including BC Homemakers, Anointed Wings and Genesis. Also, many thanks are given out to Good Samaritan Hospice.

Memorial contributions can be made, if desired, to St. Jude’s Hospital.