Claudia Lockridge Taylor

HER STORY...

Mother Claudia M. Lockridge-Taylor, affectionately known as Granny, passed away peacefully on Nov. 23, 2025 with her family by her side.

Mother Claudia M. Lockridge-Taylor was the 2nd oldest child born to Clarence and Beatrice Welton, in Trail Lake, MS whom both preceded her in death.

A lifelong woman of faith, unmatched wit and deep wisdom, Mother Claudia was a shining example of grace, service, and strength. She was an active member of New Hope Church. There she was a member of the Nurses Guild, Usher Board, Prayer Band and Cook in the kitchen. She was the co-founder of Disciple Love Fellowship Church alongside her best friend Rev. Hazel Williams.

There she was active in all ministries at the church in any capacity. Later, she became a member at Temple Worship Center until her health declined.

Mother Claudia relocated to Gary, IN and soon after, Monterey, IN there, she married and started her family with RT Roberts Sr. Together, 9 children were born. Later, she relocated to Michigan City and remarried James Larry Anderson and with this union, two more children born that completed her family.

On Nov 23, 1973, she married Rev. Leroy Lockridge. With him, her true passion for cooking was born. Together, they opened their first restaurant-Lockridge’s BBQ and Catering. They worked festivals, catering events, and soup kitchens. They had a gift of feeding the masses, and making people feel seen and valued, along with spreading the word of God.

After the passing of Rev. Lockridge, Claudia was bit by another love bug. She then married Horace Taylor and moved back to Monterey, IN until his passing. Michigan City became her hometown again until her passing.

Mother Claudia leaves to cherish her legacy and memories: 4 daughters: Denise (Ivory) Joyner, Claudette Roberts, and Annette (Robert) Rutledge and Beatrice (Bill) Burkes; 2 sons: RT (Betty) Roberts Sr. and Anthony (Veronica) Anderson, and Nathan Roberts. 1 brother-Arthur James Weston and 1 sister Betty Johnson. 65 grandchildren, 140 great grandchildren, and 74 great great grandchildren. 2 god-daughters Kim Goolsby and Vera Gaston, along with a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 daughter: Sylvia Clark, 3 sons William and Daniel Roberts, and Johnny Anderson)3 sisters, 2 brothers, 1 grand-daughter and 1 grandson, 1 great grand- daughter, and 3 great grandsons.

Mother Claudia’s departure leaves a void that cannot be filled, but the memories and legacy she has created will be a guiding light for her family and friends.

Rest in peace Mother, your memory will be eternally treasured. “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.”

 A Celebration of life will be Friday, December 5, 2025 at1pm at New Hope MBC 730 W 6th St. with Pastor Ron Gaston to be Eulogist. Viewing will be 12 noon until time of service. Interment will be private.

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" Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints" Psalm 116;15

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