Wilburta Cartwright (Willie) Locke, 83, of Scottsdale, AZ formerly of Oklahoma City and Duncan, OK passed away on January 16, 2012. Willie was born May 13, 1928 in Washington DC to Congressman Wilburn & Carrie Cartwright. Due to her father's 52 years in elected office, Willie grew up simultaneously in both McAlester, OK and Washington DC. She always played an integral part in her father's political career. Her mother is credited with being one of the founders of the University of Oklahoma Music Dept. and she shared her passion for music with Willie. Willie attended Stephens College and graduated from the University of Oklahoma and went on to become an elementary school teacher and play violin in the Oklahoma City Symphony. Willie was born the same year as Mickey Mouse and always felt a fond connection to the cartoon character. She loved to create miniature scenes of children's storybook characters, using small objects found in nature and around the home, for display on the family Christmas tree. Some of Willie's artistic creations were featured in many Christmas issues of Better Homes and Gardens over 23 years from 1958 through 1981. Willie was talented and clever in so many ways as well as an upbeat and delightful lady. We thought the world of her and will miss her wonderful laugh and sense of humor. Willie was a devoted wife, mother, step-mother, and grandma. She is preceded in death by husband Wendell V. Locke, sister Lynn Cartwright Gordon, brother-in-law Leo Gordon, and son-in-law Mike Haftek. With fondest memories, Willie is survived by son R.K. Arnold III and spouse Lynne Gilmore Arnold of Great Falls, VA; daughter Carrie Bea Vink and spouse Verlin L Vink of Scottsdale, AZ; niece Tara Gordon of Shadow Hills, CA; step-daughters Diane Siegman and spouse Ron Siegman of Oklahoma City, Jeanne Millican and spouse Barry Millican of Midwest City, Anita Haftek Conway and spouse Mike Conway of Yukon, Karen Dubbe' and spouse Jeff Dubbe' of Choctaw; 7 grandchildren, Doni Albright and husband Adam, Derick Millican & wife Jodie, Crystal Locke, Mitchell Haftek, Isaac Millican & wife Amy, Melissa Haftek, Bi Vink; and 5 great-grandchildren, Avery and Eli Albright, Roland & Rayleigh Millican, Jackson Locke. Graveside services will be held Saturday Feb. 4 at 1:30 pm at Resurrection Memorial Cemetery, 7801 NW Expressway, OKC, with a memorial service to follow at 3:00 pm at Crown Heights Christian Church, 4020 N. Western Ave., OKC with a gathering to follow.