Phyllis C. Lockwood, 82, died October 8, 2008 at her Great Bend, Kansas residence. She was given the gift of life March 9, 1926 at Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Martha (Brandt) Stevens. She married Charles Lockwood December 16, 1945 at Great Bend. He died June 5, 1983. A lifetime area resident, Mrs. Lockwood was a legal secretary for Russell, Obee, and Foss, and later served as a clerk for Keenan Auction Service. Mrs. Lockwood was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Friends of the Library, and Central Kansas Threadbenders. Survivors include two sons: Steven Lockwood and wife, Susan, Topeka, Kansas; and Richard Lockwood, Great Bend, Kansas; and two grandsons: Chris Lockwood and Aaron Lockwood. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Lee Stevens and Brandt Stevens. Graveside funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at Great Bend Cemetery. The Reverend William Hickerson will officiate. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, October 13, 2008 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the First Congregational United Church of Christ or the Great Bend Public Library, both in care of the funeral home.