Leola Madeline Ancrum was born December 24, 1928 in Charleston, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Lenora and Frank Ancrum. She departed this life January 25, 2013. Leola was a 1947 graduate of Burke High School, Charleston, SC, and she earned his Bachelor's degree from Allen University, Columbia, SC in 1951. She served three years in the Armed Forces as a sergeant and was honorably discharged. Leola was then employed for 35 years by the City of New York as a Social Worker. Leola enjoyed her adventurous car rides with her husband. She had a love for difference kinds of food. She also loved to laugh out loud when watching the show, "Two and a Half Men." One of her favorite things to do on Sunday evenings was to listen to radio entertainer Garrison Keillor. Known as the English Professor to her son, she enjoyed and loved to sing opera music. Throughout her life, she was known by many nicknames: Baby, Madalyn, Aunt Ludle, Lynn, Lee and Madalee. Anyone who knew her, loved her, for she touched so many lives in so many ways. We know that she will always be with us in our hearts, minds, and souls. She leaves to mourn her loss, her beloved husband James Locker, NYC; her son, Robin Ancrum and grandson, Jason Ancrum of Agoura Hills, CA; sister, Rubye Harris of Charlotte, NC and brother, Cornelius Ancrum of Charleston, SC; a very special sister-in-law, Della Ancrum of North Carolina; her devoted niece Jacqueline (Roger) Limehouse of New Jersey; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Leola was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Knightner; her parents, Lenora and Frank Ancrum; and three brothers, Henry, James and George.