Betty Sue Tiedemann

Betty Sue Catron Tiedemann, 70, of Salem, Va. and formerly of Grundy, Va., died unexpectedly on Friday, September 6, 2019, at home. She was born on Saturday, January 29, 1949, to the late John Catron and Delphia J. Hurley Catron. She graduated from VWCC with a business degree and was employed by Control Equipment, Inc. for 22 years. All those who knew her loved her infectious personality and kind soul. She will forever be loved and missed. Betty was preceded in death by her stepson, Robert L. Tiedemann II. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Robert L. Tiedemann; stepdaughter, Sherry Carr (Tom); daughter, Dedra Tiedemann-Horn (Cliff); sons, Christopher M. Tiedemann and Michael Shawn Tiedemann (Megan); 10 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Additional surviving family members include John Catron (Diane), Jeff Hurley (Vickie), and numerous nieces, nephews, and beloved family members and friends. Family and friends may visit from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, in the funeral homes chapel. Interment will immediately follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details. Visitation When Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Service When Wednesday, September 11th, 2019 11:00am Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Interment When Wednesday, September 11th, 2019 Location Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Address 5737 Airport Road NW Roanoke, Virginia 24012