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Sally Regina Diederich

July 16, 1939 — March 13, 2023

Sally Regina Diederich, 83, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and a relatively short battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Chattanooga, TN on July 16, 1939 to the late Claude and Effie Hammontree and graduated from Chattanooga High School in 1957. She enjoyed spending time with family and spent much of her adult life raising children and grandchildren.


In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, Joseph Diederich, her first husband, Jesse Williams, a son, Jesse “Jay” Williams, a brother, Bernard Hammontree and sister, Sarah Patton.


She is survived by three children, Jon Williams (Patricia) of Chattanooga, Jim Williams-Diederich (Amber) and Paul Diederich both of Cleveland; three step daughters, Debbie Diederich (Steve) of Colorado Springs, CO, Pam Dufresne (Ray) of Conifer, CO and Heather Gallegos of Boulder, CO; six grandchildren, Jessica Artt and Tessa Palmer both which she raised from an early age, Lindsey Foote, Josh Williams, Maci Diederich and Matthew Diederich; seven step grandchildren, Melinda, Alex, David, Josh, Lea, Dustin and Lance; a total of 22 great and step great grandchildren; one sister, Betty Vinsant of Knoxville as well as numerous nieces and nephews.


The family will hold a private memorial. In lieu of flowers, the family would request a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association or cancer charity of your choice in Sally’s memory.



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