TAMPA, Fla. — Ms. Rosalyn P. Close was born Jan. 10, 1949 in Everett to Mr. John Hearns and Mrs. Vera Harris Hearns. She was educated in the public schools of Everett and later relocated to Tampa, Fla., in 2007.
Ms. Close was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. John Hearns and Mrs. Vera Harris Hearns; and brothers, Mr. Charles Hearns, Mr. Gerald Hearns, Mr. Paul Hearns and Barry Hearns, and her son John Close Jr. Phillip Kimber.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her daughters, Donna Diaz, Marilyn Close and Carolyn Close; 14 grandchildren, Tomeka Diaz, Ismael Diaz, Jasmine Diaz, Paul Close, Shanita Close, Janaya Close, Javon Close, Jamal Close, Fallon Howard, Jalina Close, Jesenia Caballero and Sammy Concepcion; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Lila Davis, Francine Armstead and Gayle Hearns Rogers; brother, John Hearns; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Service information: A memorial service will be held at 30 Pleasant St. on Sunday, March 6 from 2-5 p.m. Friends and family members are welcome.