Shelby Lee Tettemer

Shelby Lee Tettemer obituary, Elkton, VA

Shelby Lee Tettemer

Shelby Tettemer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kyger Funeral Home - Elkton on May 22, 2023.

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Shelby Lee Tettemer, 83, of Elkton, passed away on May 19, 2023 at her home. Ms. Tettemer was born on November 17, 1939 in Lexington, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Hansford Southers and Martha Woods Clark.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Tettemer as well as numerous siblings.
Shelby is survived by her two sons Gary Lornson and Larry Lornson; five daughters, Elizabeth Lornson, Sharon Janssen, Bonnie Lornson, Regina Estrada and Debbie McCaghren; two brothers, Jerry Southers and Clayton Southers; six sisters, Della Mays, Brenda Meadows, Barbara Cox, Clara Hensley, Bonita Gore, and Janet Gordon; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at 6 p.m., on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Impact Ministries, 300 Shen Elk Plaza, Elkton, VA, with Pastor Brad Lewis and Terry Southers officiating.
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