Dortha Lea Reichert's Obituary
Dortha Lea Reichert, 95
Lakeland - Dortha Lea Reichert (Doty), 95, went peacefully in her sleep to be with the Lord on January 10, 2015.
She was a beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great- Great Grandmother, Aunt and especially, a close friend and confidant to all who had the good fortune to meet her. Doty’s kitchen table and welcoming cup of coffee were legendary wherever she called home. She had a compassionate, understanding and non-judgmental way about her that made her so special. She will be truly missed by all those whose lives she touched.
Doty was married to the love of her life, Clarence Reichert for 52 years prior to his death in 1994. She is survived by her sister Patricia Stevenson of Jacksonville FL, son Timothy Reichert of Lakeland FL , daughter Marianne Hindman of Jupiter FL and grandchildren Shanna Mirante of Garden City, NY, Tisha Ladia of Mystic CT, Suzanne Bessette of Foster City CA, Timothy Reichert of Lakeland FL and Gary Hindman of Corvallis MT.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home 3350 Mall Hill Dr. Lakeland. Funeral Mass at 10:00 am on Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church with burial to follow at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell FL.
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