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Feb
24
Visitation
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Buxton Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory
400 N. Parrott Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34972
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24
Service
11:00 a.m.
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400 N. Parrott Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34972
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Veronica Ware Obituary
Veronica Linda Ware passed away on February 15, 2026. She was born on September 17,1947 to Howard and Gladys Johnson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She met her husband, Arigar Ware, and they were married for over 37 years. She was a resident of Okeechobee for over 35 years. Veronica enjoyed sewing, crafting, fishing, and going to church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Gladys Johnson; sons, Cleveland Johnson and Jacob Baker; brother, Howard Johnson; and sister, Kaye Fields.
She is survived by her husband, Arigar Ware; sons, Vincent Daniels (Wanda), David Roberson (Shawantay), and Champ Ware; daughters, Sharline Holmes (Andre), Felicia Daniels, Shakinah Glory, Jennifer Baker, Sheldra Hinton (Alphonso), and Stephany Roberson; along with 30 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until service at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at the Buxton Okeechobee Funeral Home.
Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com.
All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.
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Upcoming Events
Feb
24
Visitation
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Buxton Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory
400 N. Parrott Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34972
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsFeb
24
Service
11:00 a.m.
Buxton Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory
400 N. Parrott Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34972
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and CrematoryOnly 5 days left for delivery to next service.