WEST FRANKFORT - Joyce Nadine Lockwood Avery Donohue, 80, formerly of West Frankfort, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013, at her home in Watseka, surrounded by family. She was born April 14, 1932, in Centralia, the daughter of Effie Dora (Roberts) and F.D. "Doc" Lockwood. She married Gerald Lee Avery Dec. 31, 1950, in West Frankfort, and he died April 13, 1982. She married Robert L. Donohue April 7, 1984, in Watseka, and he survives. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Jack Robert Lockwood. Survivors include three daughters and two stepsons, Judith Ann (David) Phillippe of Champaign, Carol Joan (Robert Wolinsky) Avery of Danville, Ky., Karen Jayne (Robert) Allie of Land O' Lakes, Fla., Michael Robert (Dixie) Donohue of Normal and John Richard (Pat) Donohue of Vero Beach, Fla. She was blessed with seven grandchildren and a stepgranddaughter, Abbe Elizabeth (John) Mitze of Monticello, Samuel John (Tracy) Phillippe of Aurora, Nathan Justin (Sarah) Allie of Land O' Lakes, Fla., Karah Lea Allie of Land O' Lakes, Fla., Margaret Jayne (Andrew) Junkin of Tremont, Avery Beau Wolinsky of Danville, Ky., Benjamin Avery Wolinsky of Danville, Ky., and Christina (Rob) Blemler of Bloomington. She leaves 11 great-grandchildren and two great-stepgrandsons, Dai Shawn Bradley Hunt of Land 0' Lakes, Fla., Deanna Ray Meyer of Land 0' Lakes, Fla., Khya Elizabeth Phillippe of Aurora, Cooper David William Mitze of Monticello, Spencer Phillip Mitze of Monticello, Kaitlyn Margaret Phillippe of Aurora, Emma Jayne Junkin of Tremont, Lillian Grace Scott of Land O' Lakes, Fla., Eliza Jayne Junkin of Tremont, Jackson Blemler of Bloomington and Lauryn Blemler of Bloomington. Surviving sisters-in-law include Janet Christine (Terry) Mitchell of Rochelle, Phyllis Donohue of Sheldon, Mary Lou Donohoe of Lafayette, Ind., and Jane Ann (Jack) Murray of Fairfield, Ohio. She also is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Of English, Irish and French heritage, her Lockwood ancestors migrated from England to America in 1630 on one of the Massachusetts Bay Company ships. Her family settled in Southern Illinois by 1810. She always spoke with a soft southern accent. She was raised and attended school in West Frankfort before moving to Watseka in 1954. Her first husband, Gerald, was a teacher at Watseka Community High School, and she worked in the office there from 1967 through 1980, as well as decorating at many proms, graduations and baccalaureates. She taught ceramics for several years from her home and later expanded to a downtown business. A passionate artisan, she loved gardening, ceramics, hand needlework, quilting and embroidery sewing. She also loved travel, reading and Bridge. She spent several winters in Florida after retirement. She was an excellent cook and loved entertaining for family, friends, clubs and Bob's business at her homes in Watseka, Cypress Woods, Fla., and Lake Shafer, Ind. She adapted to life as a farmer's wife, and for many seasons cooked huge harvest dinners. She was a shopper and collector. She proudly displayed and used her collection of table linens, china, crystal, depression and milk glass. She never met a stranger and was the life-force of any gathering. She belonged to Beta Sigma Phi sorority for more than 50 years. She joined St. Edmund Catholic Church prior to her remarriage, having raised her daughters in First United Methodist Church. She was an active volunteer and fundraiser for many years with American Red Cross, BP&W, Iroquois Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and Council of Catholic Women. She was president of Joliet Diocesan Catholic Council of Women from 2004-06 and served on the executive board. She previously received Woman of the Year awards. She also belonged to Shewami Country Club. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 7, in St. Edmund Catholic Church in Watseka with Father Michael Powell officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, in Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Edmund Catholic Church, Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or American Diabetes Foundation. To sign the guest book, visit knappfuneralhomes.com. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on March 5, 2013