Sylvia "Ann" Diedrich

Sylvia "Ann" Diedrich obituary

Sylvia "Ann" Diedrich

Sylvia Diedrich Obituary

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Sylvia "Ann" Diedrich, 75, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on September 22, 2025. She was born on July 7, 1950, in Charleston, West Virginia.

Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Diedrich, and her son, Richard Diedrich. She is survived by her loving daughters, Angela Plemons and Kelly Watson (Michael), and her cherished grandchildren, Jacob Plemons, Sofia Plemons, Kody Diedrich, Landon Watson, and Brooklyn Watson.

She worked for many years in the front offices of Combee and Oscar J. Pope Elementary schools and retired in 2015. Ann was known for her humor, kindness, and devotion to her friends and family. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed simple pleasures like a good cup of coffee, a game of solitaire or a round of Yahtzee.

Ann will be remembered with love and missed deeply by all who knew her.
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2125 Bartow Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801

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