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Teresa Diederichs Obituary

Teresa M. Diederichs, 72, passed away on August 12, 2023. Teresa was born in Jacksonville, FL and was the daughter of the late, Olin and Margaret Mapes. She was also preceded by a sister, Deanne Butler, a brother, Olin James Mapes, and a niece, Meredith Butler.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Jacob Diederichs, Jr, her two sons, whom were born while they were stationed in Okinawa, Japan, Jacob N. Diederichs, and Arnold A. Diederichs, a sister, Yvonne Hawkins, two nephews, John Hawkins, Jr, and Randy Butler, two nieces, Jennifer Merritt, and Allison Butler, a great nephew, Jacob Hawkins, Jr, a great niece, Amber Hawkins as well as several extended family members and good friends.

Teresa was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend who will be deeply missed.

Services will be private, and online condolences may be made to the family at hdoliver.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 20, 2023.

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