Delorese Jeanette Short Johnson Obituary
In loving memory of Delorese Jeanette Short Johnson of Smyrna, Tennessee, who departed this world on April 16, 2025 at the age of 92. Delorese Jeanette Short leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Delorese Jeanette Short Johnson to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Delorese Jeanette Short may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Donald Warren and Gladys Irene Trapp Short; her husband Lee Roy Johnson; and her brother Don Short. She is survived by: her children, Dr. William Richard "John" Johnson (Nancy) of Chattanooga, TN, Ronald Keith "Ron" Johnson (Pam) of Murfreesboro, TN, Dr. Gordon Christopher "Don" Johnson, Juanita Johnson Hooper (Casey) of Smyrna, TN, Melissa Johnson Bethel of Smyrna, TN and Kristee Leanne Johnson of Murfreesboro, TN; her sister-in-law Anita Short of Lawrenceburg, TN; and her nephews, Dr. Mark Short of Lawrenceburg, TN. and Kent Short of Lawrenceburg, TN.. She is also survived by six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held on Saturday, April 19th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Mimosa Cemetery.
