Catherine "Kitty" Owens

Locklair

Catherine "Kitty" Owens Locklair, 87, entered into rest on Monday, November 9, 2026.

Born in Marion, SC, she was the daughter of the late Catherine Anderson Ford, Frances B. Ford, and birth father James Clary.

Kitty was known for her joyful spirit, loving heart, and willingness to help anyone in need. She made everyone feel welcome, leaving her home open to others with love and kindness. She enjoyed making quilts for loved ones, line dancing, sharing stories over coffee, and tending to her prized rose bushes. Growing up in a Navy family, she loved sharing adventures from her time in Morocco, Paris, and Maine. Above all, she treasured her family, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughters, Tanya Owens, Gigi Bellamy, and Robin Locklair; her son, Daniel Owens (Mary), her sister, Deborah Ford, her grandchildren, Brandon Anderson, Michael Foster, Grayson Bellamy, Blake Bellamy, and Clarie Handley (Matthew) and many bonus grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces and nephews, including her niece, Carrie "Sunshine" Goforth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Donald Ray Owens, and her sister, Winifred Annette Renew.

The family will hold a private celebration of life.