Knoxville, TN
Edith Johnson, age 82 of Knoxville, TN went home on
January 10, 2019. Edith was born and raised in Newport.
TN. She was a devoted wife and mother. homemaker
with an attitude, and was known for making homemade
tamales. Everybody loved Edith. She was good to
everyone and was always willing to lend a helping hand.
Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde
Johnson; son, Billy Johnson; grandson, Chris Evans;
sister, Donna Blanton; brother, Glen Gilland and infant
brother.
Edith is survived by daughter, Sharon Baisden and
husband, Scott of Blaine, TN; sons, John Johnson and
wife, Luella of Knoxville, TN, Terry Johnson and wife
Vickie of Knoxville, TN and Randy Johnson and Clubber
of Knoxville, TN; several grandchildren and great
grandchildren; brother, Fred Gilland of Knoxville, TN;
several nieces and nephews and special aunt, Tishie
Hall.
Edith's family will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery on
Wednesday, January 16. 2019 at 2:00pm for a
Graveside Service with Pastor Frank Cannon and Rev.
Larry Anderson officiating. Condolences may be offered
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