Teresa Carlene Chapman Henderson
September 15, 1966 -
May 28, 2020

Visitation

June 3, 2020
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Service 

June 4, 2020
10:00 AM

Interment

Obituary

It is with regret we announce the passing of Ms. Teresa Carlene Chapman Henderson, age 53, of Fayetteville, TN. Teresa was born on September 15, 1966 in Lawrenceburg, TN to Dora Mae Watkins Chapman and the late Elmer Bethel White. She passed away on May 28, 2020, in Panama City, FL.

Teresa worked as a secretary for J.W. Kennedy and Associates. She was a long time member of the Fayetteville First Presbyterian Church before becoming a member of the Hazel Green United Methodist Church. She loved going to concerts, cooking, and motorcycle rides, but she was most passionate about spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Ms. Henderson is survived by her son, Johnny (Allison) Henderson, III of Hazel Green, AL; daughter, Bethany Henderson of Spring Hill, TN; grandchildren, Carter Henderson and Cason Henderson; siblings, Tammie Jo (Trint) Hagan and Paul Ray White of Lawrenceburg, TN and Judy Chapman of Columbia, TN; niece, Tessa Jo Hagan of Lawrenceburg, as well as, many other nieces and nephews. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by adoptive father, John Thomas “J.T.” Chapman; and brothers, Steve, Jack, and William Larry “Punkin” Chapman.

Visitation with the family will be from 5 PM until 8 PM on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Higgins Funeral Home. Funeral service will be conducted at 10 AM on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Higgins Funeral Home. Interment will follow at 1 PM in Fall River Cemetery, Leoma, TN.

In accordance with State of Tennessee Executive Order by Governor Bill Lee, social gatherings are limited to no more than 50 participants. For your safety we recommend face coverings, 6 feet social distancing, practicing good hygiene, and remaining home if you feel sick. The family invites you to share memories at higginsfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clothe Our Kids Of Lincoln County, P.O. Box 1412 Fayetteville, TN 37334 or St. Jude, Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Ms. Teresa Chapman Henderson.

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32 Comments

  1. Kathy Shook Brown

    Robby,
    I am so very sorry. Didn’t know until Waylon told me, this week. I really am heartbroken for you and your family.
    Kathy Shook Brown

    Reply
  2. Lora Sisco

    I met Teresa at church, as we played in the bell choir together. She was always filled with joy, excitedly telling me about concerts she had attended and the next one coming up on her calendar. Mostly, I enjoyed seeing all the photos on her phone that she lovingly showed me of her grandsons. It was obvious how much she adored her family. May God comfort you with His peace and sweet memories.

    Reply
  3. Wanda Morrison

    My sweet Teresa. You will be so dearly missed. Many good vacation times. Love to all the family.

    Reply
  4. Brian & April Whitehead & family

    Bethany and Johnny, we loved your Mom so much. I can’t ever remember a time when I didn’t see a smile on her face. You two and the twins were her whole world and she made sure the world knew it. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss Teresa tremendously!

    Reply
  5. Michael and Dawn Adams (Thompson Gray, Huntsville Alabama)

    Our condolences to the entire family. We are praying for your family during this time.

    Reply
  6. Kim and Chris Blanding

    Johnny and Family we are so sorry and pray for your peace and comfort during this difficult time.

    Reply
  7. Wanda and Bob Williams

    Johnny and Bethany, Teresa was such a joy to be around and work with at LCHS. She did so much to make life easier for those of us who taught there and always smiled while doing it. So sorry for your great loss. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead.

    Reply
  8. Kiela Christopher

    Sweet, Zany Teresa! Oh how my heart aches! All of you in my youth group were considered “mine”. My girls, though so small, thought of our youth group as their sisters and brothers! Teresa blessed my heart in her own special way. I am writing this in disbelief. My prayers are for comfort and peace to surround her family. She was a jewel and I love her.

    Reply
  9. Mary Lewelling Hall and family

    We are so sorry. We Love you and want you to know we are here for you, always. May God hold you close throughout this time and in life. Sending you wrapping hugs and prayers. ❤️😢🙏🏼 Love You all,
    Mary Lewelling Hall and family

    Reply
  10. Jerry & Kathie Yant

    Dora, Johnny, & Bethany we are so sadden by your loss to all your family.
    We met Teresa in her moms Sunday school class the day she came to surprise her on Mother’s Day. What a blessing to have a love for your Mom.
    Prayer’s and Love
    The Sonshine Class
    First Baptist Church
    Pulaski, Tn

    Reply
  11. Becky Patterson

    Teresa was one of the sweetest ladies I ever knew. You never saw her without that beautiful smile..She will be missed by so many. Prayers for her family and friends .I am so sorry for your great loss……

    Reply
  12. Rhonda Honey Wilbanks

    Johnny, Bethany and family so sorry for your loss….Your mom was one of the sweetest, kind hearted lady I ever had the pleasure to have concession duty with over many years at South Lincoln Ballpark…I never saw Teresa without a sweet on her face, a glow around and her being so proud of her kids and grandchildren…RIP sweet lady so glade I got to know you over the years…..

    Reply
  13. Terri and Don Bukar

    A sweet friend with a smile and always ready to help when you needed it. She will be greatly missed.

    Reply
  14. Candice C. Compton

    I will never forget this crazy sweet girl I went to high school with.I was so happy we could keep in touch through fb.Sending my love and prayers of sympathy to all of her family she loved so much.May God bless you all with strength,comfort,and peace as only He can.Love,Candice

    Reply
  15. Karen Dye

    Johnnie and Bethany, my heart is broken after hearing this news. When I remember her it is her smile, laugh, and love of life that I see. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. May you feel God’s presence in the next days, weeks and months. I love you both and you are in my prayers.

    Reply
  16. Jerry and Terry McGehee

    So sorry to hear of this. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jerry and Terry (Sneed) McGehee

    Reply
  17. JudyHolt

    Praying for Family

    Reply
  18. Barb Devers Young

    The world was a much better place with Teresa in it. I will always have a special place in my heart for her. She had a wonderful personality and could always make me smile. She will be a wonderful guardian angel to watch over her family. God bless you all.

    Reply
  19. Sallyann Storer

    Prayers for you Bethany and Johnnie and your families . Your mom was so special . I am so sorry for your loss .

    Reply
  20. LaVerne Nolen

    Loved her. She will most definitely be missed.

    Reply
  21. Susan Graham

    I am so very sorry. Teresa was an amazing woman and brought sunshine to so many lives. Prayers for Johnny and Bethany.

    Reply
  22. DeWayna Shelton and Lereca Swinford

    We are so sorry for the loss of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.

    Reply
  23. Jan Chiles

    Johnny and Bethany, I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I sure enjoyed working with her at LCHS. She was so proud of both of you and loved you so much. She loved all her babies.

    Reply
  24. Ola Archer

    My deepest sympathies to the family.

    Reply
  25. Wanda Tipper

    MANY PRAYERS FOR PEACE AND COMFORT…

    Reply
  26. Wilma Muse

    Bethany and Johnny, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I enjoyed working with her at LCHS. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around you and bring you peace, comfort, and strength.

    Reply
  27. Marion Sneed (Nana)

    So sorry to learn of the loss of Teresa. She was truly a sweet person and was always so nice and friendly when I would see her. My Prayers are with all of you during this hard time.

    Reply
  28. Paula Dollar

    Bethany I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. May God bring you peace during this difficult time.

    Reply
  29. Blake Garrison of Linden

    Bethaney — sending my deepest sympathy. Love you so much

    Reply
  30. Paulette McMahan Watson

    One of the best women ever. My prayers.

    Reply
  31. Katie Womack

    So sorry to hear this. May God put His loving arms around the family during this very difficult time. God bless you all❤️ She was a sweet person.

    Reply
  32. Judy McLeod

    Oh my gosh, my friend for many years. This just breaks my heart, Heaven has most certainly gained an angel. As God hold you in his hands I will hold you in my heart and prayers.

    Reply

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32 Comments

  1. Kathy Shook Brown

    Robby,
    I am so very sorry. Didn’t know until Waylon told me, this week. I really am heartbroken for you and your family.
    Kathy Shook Brown

    Reply
  2. Lora Sisco

    I met Teresa at church, as we played in the bell choir together. She was always filled with joy, excitedly telling me about concerts she had attended and the next one coming up on her calendar. Mostly, I enjoyed seeing all the photos on her phone that she lovingly showed me of her grandsons. It was obvious how much she adored her family. May God comfort you with His peace and sweet memories.

    Reply
  3. Wanda Morrison

    My sweet Teresa. You will be so dearly missed. Many good vacation times. Love to all the family.

    Reply
  4. Brian & April Whitehead & family

    Bethany and Johnny, we loved your Mom so much. I can’t ever remember a time when I didn’t see a smile on her face. You two and the twins were her whole world and she made sure the world knew it. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss Teresa tremendously!

    Reply
  5. Michael and Dawn Adams (Thompson Gray, Huntsville Alabama)

    Our condolences to the entire family. We are praying for your family during this time.

    Reply
  6. Kim and Chris Blanding

    Johnny and Family we are so sorry and pray for your peace and comfort during this difficult time.

    Reply
  7. Wanda and Bob Williams

    Johnny and Bethany, Teresa was such a joy to be around and work with at LCHS. She did so much to make life easier for those of us who taught there and always smiled while doing it. So sorry for your great loss. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead.

    Reply
  8. Kiela Christopher

    Sweet, Zany Teresa! Oh how my heart aches! All of you in my youth group were considered “mine”. My girls, though so small, thought of our youth group as their sisters and brothers! Teresa blessed my heart in her own special way. I am writing this in disbelief. My prayers are for comfort and peace to surround her family. She was a jewel and I love her.

    Reply
  9. Mary Lewelling Hall and family

    We are so sorry. We Love you and want you to know we are here for you, always. May God hold you close throughout this time and in life. Sending you wrapping hugs and prayers. ❤️😢🙏🏼 Love You all,
    Mary Lewelling Hall and family

    Reply
  10. Jerry & Kathie Yant

    Dora, Johnny, & Bethany we are so sadden by your loss to all your family.
    We met Teresa in her moms Sunday school class the day she came to surprise her on Mother’s Day. What a blessing to have a love for your Mom.
    Prayer’s and Love
    The Sonshine Class
    First Baptist Church
    Pulaski, Tn

    Reply
  11. Becky Patterson

    Teresa was one of the sweetest ladies I ever knew. You never saw her without that beautiful smile..She will be missed by so many. Prayers for her family and friends .I am so sorry for your great loss……

    Reply
  12. Rhonda Honey Wilbanks

    Johnny, Bethany and family so sorry for your loss….Your mom was one of the sweetest, kind hearted lady I ever had the pleasure to have concession duty with over many years at South Lincoln Ballpark…I never saw Teresa without a sweet on her face, a glow around and her being so proud of her kids and grandchildren…RIP sweet lady so glade I got to know you over the years…..

    Reply
  13. Terri and Don Bukar

    A sweet friend with a smile and always ready to help when you needed it. She will be greatly missed.

    Reply
  14. Candice C. Compton

    I will never forget this crazy sweet girl I went to high school with.I was so happy we could keep in touch through fb.Sending my love and prayers of sympathy to all of her family she loved so much.May God bless you all with strength,comfort,and peace as only He can.Love,Candice

    Reply
  15. Karen Dye

    Johnnie and Bethany, my heart is broken after hearing this news. When I remember her it is her smile, laugh, and love of life that I see. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. May you feel God’s presence in the next days, weeks and months. I love you both and you are in my prayers.

    Reply
  16. Jerry and Terry McGehee

    So sorry to hear of this. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jerry and Terry (Sneed) McGehee

    Reply
  17. JudyHolt

    Praying for Family

    Reply
  18. Barb Devers Young

    The world was a much better place with Teresa in it. I will always have a special place in my heart for her. She had a wonderful personality and could always make me smile. She will be a wonderful guardian angel to watch over her family. God bless you all.

    Reply
  19. Sallyann Storer

    Prayers for you Bethany and Johnnie and your families . Your mom was so special . I am so sorry for your loss .

    Reply
  20. LaVerne Nolen

    Loved her. She will most definitely be missed.

    Reply
  21. Susan Graham

    I am so very sorry. Teresa was an amazing woman and brought sunshine to so many lives. Prayers for Johnny and Bethany.

    Reply
  22. DeWayna Shelton and Lereca Swinford

    We are so sorry for the loss of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.

    Reply
  23. Jan Chiles

    Johnny and Bethany, I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I sure enjoyed working with her at LCHS. She was so proud of both of you and loved you so much. She loved all her babies.

    Reply
  24. Ola Archer

    My deepest sympathies to the family.

    Reply
  25. Wanda Tipper

    MANY PRAYERS FOR PEACE AND COMFORT…

    Reply
  26. Wilma Muse

    Bethany and Johnny, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I enjoyed working with her at LCHS. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around you and bring you peace, comfort, and strength.

    Reply
  27. Marion Sneed (Nana)

    So sorry to learn of the loss of Teresa. She was truly a sweet person and was always so nice and friendly when I would see her. My Prayers are with all of you during this hard time.

    Reply
  28. Paula Dollar

    Bethany I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. May God bring you peace during this difficult time.

    Reply
  29. Blake Garrison of Linden

    Bethaney — sending my deepest sympathy. Love you so much

    Reply
  30. Paulette McMahan Watson

    One of the best women ever. My prayers.

    Reply
  31. Katie Womack

    So sorry to hear this. May God put His loving arms around the family during this very difficult time. God bless you all❤️ She was a sweet person.

    Reply
  32. Judy McLeod

    Oh my gosh, my friend for many years. This just breaks my heart, Heaven has most certainly gained an angel. As God hold you in his hands I will hold you in my heart and prayers.

    Reply

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