Obituaries
February 15, 2019

Betty Mae Kronander – Blue Ridge Shores, La.

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Betty Mae Kronander, 85, of Blue Ridge Shores, La., passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, at her residence. Betty was born on Aug. 9, 1933, in Pennsylvania to Michael and Grace Kyle Mustybrook. She was the widow of Martin O. Kronander Sr. Betty is survived by three sons, David Kronander and his wife Tammy of Louisa, Va., Michael Kronander of Richmond, Va., and Kevin Kronander of Louisa, Va. Also surviving are her grandchildren Taylor, Kyle, Kevin Jr., Collin, Jacob, Elizabeth and Benjamin Kronander; and one great- grandchild, Aliyah Rae Kronander. She was predeceased by a son, Martin “Marty” Kronander Jr. Betty was retired from Jefferson Bank of Orange, Va. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, at PREDDY FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL in Orange, Va., with interment to follow in Graham Cemetery. Pastor Steve Whetzel will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Legacy Hospice, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suit 105, Charlottesville, VA  22911. Preddy Funeral Home of Orange is assisting the family.

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