Michele Susan Tolbert

Michele Susan "'Chele" (Lottes) Tolbert, 53, died on August 21, 2024, at her home in New Port Richey.

She was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on October 22, 1970, to Ronald Lee Lottes and Susan Maxine (Eaton) Lottes.

Michele is survived by her two daughters, Taylor Michele Woods of Sedona, Arizona, and Dr. Ashley Nicole Woods of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; her son-in-law, Dr. Sydney Swartz; of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; her father, Ronald Lee Lottes of The Villages, Florida; her twin brother, Michael William Lottes of Lady Lake, Florida; her brother, Kevin Reid Lottes of Naples, Florida; her best friend, Tonya Clark of New Port Richey, Florida; and her beloved cats, Barbara and Sushi.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Susan Maxine Lottes, and by her two twin sisters, Christine and Angela Lottes.

Ms. Lottes was a 1989 graduate of South Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. She studied at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and worked in the healthcare industry as a longtime resident of Salisbury, North Carolina. Michele was a loving and dedicated daughter, sister, aunt, friend and (most importantly) mother. It was apparent to all who knew her that she experienced her greatest joys and took her greatest pride in raising both of her daughters into strong, independent, educated and compassionate women to whom, when they were young, 'Chele would often softly sing "You are My Sunshine". Like her mother, Michele also was a kindhearted lover of nature and animals and frequently adopted and cared for countless stray or injured pets. Michele loved music, food trucks and going to festivals. She had a radiant smile, a wry sense of humor and an infectious laugh.

Michele will be deeply missed.

Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to The Runaways Animal Rescue, 8020 Washington Street, Port Richey, Florida 34668.