Kathy Reinhart

October 11, 1958 - January 22, 2021

Kathy Reinhart, age 62 of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, DE. She was born on October 11, 1958 in Seaford, DE, daughter of the late William and Joan Hammond. Mrs. Reinhart graduated from Seaford High School. She built a lifelong career as a secretary at Rehoboth and Shields Elementary Schools, from which she retired after 30 years. After her retirement, Mrs. Reinhart worked as a realtor with Jack Lingo Realty for the past 7 years. Mrs. Reinhart was a member of Lewes Fire Department, Ladies Auxiliary. She was a voracious reader and cherished time spent with those she held most dear, especially her grandchildren, Curtis and Riley Mae, whom she loved very much. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Reinhart was preceded in death by her brother, William Hammond, Jr. She is survived by her beloved husband of 6 years, Edward Schaefer; her two children: Curtis Reinhart of Rehoboth Beach, DE and Melanie Reinhart of Milton, DE; her grandchildren: Curtis Reinhart Jr., and Riley Mae Lemaire; her brother: John Hammond, of Lewes, DE; her sisters: Nancy Trice (Ronald) of Seaford, DE, Karen Massey (Dale) of Seaford, DE, and Lisa Reed (Jeff) of Millsboro, DE; and numerous nieces and nephews. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, there will be no in-person service. A Celebration of Life via live streaming will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 6:00 PM. All are welcome to join the stream by visiting the following link: http://www.parsellfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/permalink/9813770/LTWebcast Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Reinhart’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101. Please sign the online guestbook located on the tribute page.