1945
Teresa
2020
Teresa "Little T" Johnson
June 26, 1945 — December 24, 2020
Teresa "Little T" Johnson, 75, of Lewisport passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at her home with her family by her side. Born June 26, 1945 in Daviess County to the late John Raymond Lanham and Willa Mae Winkler Lanham, was the owner and operator of the Little T Diner. She had started in the restaurant business in Rosedale, Indiana then moved to Owensboro where everyone came to know Owensboro's largest hamburger at Little T Diner. Teresa loved working with three generations of family members serving their many loyal customers before retiring in 2008. She was a spitfire who had a great sense of humor and loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She enjoyed her flowers, quilting, and gospel music.
In addition to her parents, Teresa was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Johnson Sr., a son, Richie Vertrees; sisters, Helen Lanham and Barbara Sue Payne.
Those left to cherish her memory include her two daughters, Cindy Vertrees of Owensboro and Deanna Anderson and husband, Jay of Lewisport; five grandchildren, Amy Wells (Jon), Erin Jones, Austin Anderson, Andrew Anderson, and Levi Vertrees; two great grandchildren, Jacob and Paisley Edge; brothers, James Lanham (Lilly) and Joe Lanham; sisters, Charlesetta Hayden and Jeanie Peak (Tony); numerous nieces and nephews; and last but certainly not least is Teresa's cat, Bubbles. The family would like to express special appreciation to Hospice of W. Kentucky especially Kelly, Amy, and Adam.
Visitation for Teresa Johnson will be Tuesday from 11:00 am until 3:30 pm at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory and a funeral service Tuesday with limited attendance. The number of those attending the visitation and funeral shall be within current health and safety directives. Family and friends shall wear appropriate protective masks and enter the doors on the Triplett Street side of the building.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Hospice of W. Kentucky.
Memories and condolences for the family of Teresa Johnson may be left at www.glenncares.com
In addition to her parents, Teresa was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Johnson Sr., a son, Richie Vertrees; sisters, Helen Lanham and Barbara Sue Payne.
Those left to cherish her memory include her two daughters, Cindy Vertrees of Owensboro and Deanna Anderson and husband, Jay of Lewisport; five grandchildren, Amy Wells (Jon), Erin Jones, Austin Anderson, Andrew Anderson, and Levi Vertrees; two great grandchildren, Jacob and Paisley Edge; brothers, James Lanham (Lilly) and Joe Lanham; sisters, Charlesetta Hayden and Jeanie Peak (Tony); numerous nieces and nephews; and last but certainly not least is Teresa's cat, Bubbles. The family would like to express special appreciation to Hospice of W. Kentucky especially Kelly, Amy, and Adam.
Visitation for Teresa Johnson will be Tuesday from 11:00 am until 3:30 pm at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory and a funeral service Tuesday with limited attendance. The number of those attending the visitation and funeral shall be within current health and safety directives. Family and friends shall wear appropriate protective masks and enter the doors on the Triplett Street side of the building.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Hospice of W. Kentucky.
Memories and condolences for the family of Teresa Johnson may be left at www.glenncares.com
To send flowers to the family in memory of Teresa "Little T" Johnson, please visit our flower store.
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Tuesday, December 29, 2020
11:00am - 3:30 pm (Central time)
Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory
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