Theresa May Johnson's Obituary
Theresa M. Johnson of Seaford, DE, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Tidal Health Nanticoke Seaford, DE. She was 68 years old.
Theresa was born in Lewes, DE, on July 17, 1955, to the late George Linguard and Ethel Knight. She worked at Vlasic Foods Millsboro, DE, for many years. She also had her own cleaning business (TAAG) for 10 years before retiring due to illness.
Theresa was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. "Reet" as she was affectionately known was a very generous woman who didn't mind sharing and giving to anyone, whether they were in need or not. This was her nature. Theresa was small in stature but the love she gave was grand.
Theresa is survived by a long time companion Wendell Timmons of Berlin, MD. Five children: Xavier Johnson of Seaford, DE, Aristotle Johnson (Ebony) of Seaford, DE, Ayona Walker (Omar) of Felton, DE, Alfonso Johnson (Valerie) of Selbyville, DE, and Antwain Johnson of Seaford, DE. Four sisters: Gloria Rogers (Ross) of Frankford, DE, Andrea Knight of Norfolk, VA, Mashell Knight of Philadelphia, PA, and Trudeanna Neal of Portsmouth, VA. Six godchildren: Nyles Jarmon of Frankford, DE, Jaquita Turnage of Frankford, DE, Reginald Mitchell of MA, Marquel Knight of Frankford, DE, Tyrone Atkins of Millsboro, DE, and Ronshika Smith of Seaford, DE. A special niece Antanell Knight Bailey of Frankford, DE. Thirty-seven grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren, the Selby family and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
In addition to her parents, Theresa is preceded in death by her two sisters: Lillie Johnson and Sherita Doughty; and two brothers: Robert Knight and Thomas Knight.
Please sign Ms. Johnson’s Tribute Wall at this site.
FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE DELIVER ALL FLOWERS TO WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN MILLSBORO ON FRIDAY, APRIL 26TH, 2024 by 2:30 PM.
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