Elsie Katheryne Close
April 11, 1948 - November 25, 2021
Elsie Katheryne Close, 73 Okeechobee – Elsie Katheryne Close went home to her Lord and savior on Thanksgiving Day November 25, 2021. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 11, 1948 to John and Elsie (Seivers) Reichert. She was a lifelong resident of Okeechobee; she was a member of First United Methodist Church. She retired from the Okeechobee County School District after 30 plus years. She enjoyed music of all kinds, the beach, and gardening. She was preceded in death by her father, John Reichert; her mother, Elsie (Seivers) Reichert; and brother, Dennis Reichert. She is survived by her son, Byron Close (Heidi Lefevre), of Okeechobee; and boyfriend Roy Lashomb, of Okeechobee. Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Okeechobee, P.O. Box 1548, Okeechobee, Florida 34973, in her name. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.
Elsie Katheryne Close, 73 Okeechobee – Elsie Katheryne Close went home to her Lord and savior on Thanksgiving Day November 25, 2021. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 11, 1948 to John and Elsie (Seivers) Reichert. She was... View Obituary & Service Information