Elinore Louise Close, 75, Confluence, passed away Tuesday, August, 15, 2023 at UPMC Somerset. She was born November 3, 1947 in Confluence, a daughter of Henry and Ruth (Cottrell) Ulderich. Her parents, sister, Jessie Rugg, and brothers, Robert and Charles Ulderich preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Thomas; sons, Douglas (Cristina) and Thomas, Jr., both of Confluence; grandchildren, Ashley, Jessica, Thomas III and Dakota Close; great grandchildren, Kaitlynn and Ryleigh Rugg, Remington Griffith and Leo, Rosealina and Dakota, Jr., Close; brothers, James, Confluence,  Calvin (Rhonda), Markleton and Victor(Sheila) Ulderich, Confluence and sisters, Eileen Henning, Fairchance, Brenda Kushak and  Darlene Bricker, Uniontown and Christine Metheney (Ray Dean), Confluence. Louise was a member of the Confluence V.F.D. Ladies Auxiliary and attended Johnson Chapel Methodist Church. She loved gardening and flowers. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 PM Friday at the Humbert Funeral Home in Confluence, where a service will be held at 10 AM Saturday with Rev. Samuel McClintock officiating. Interment in Johnson Chapel Cemetery. There will be viewing one hour prior to the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.