Teresa Kay Alexander Johnson Obituary (1963 - 2020)

Teresa Kay Alexander Johnson was born July 6, 1963 at the Fort Lawton Hospital to Charles D. Alexander, Jr. and Marva Jean Burnett. Teresa’s father was in the U.S. Army and was due to be transferred to Germany. She was only eight days old when she took her first trip to Salt Lake City, Utah. She was spoiled and pampered along the way by the waitresses who warmed bottles and even held and fed her. She rode on a pillow between her parents in the car. No seat belts or car seats in those days. Teresa was one month old when her father left for Germany and her mother returned to the workforce. She grew very fond of her babysitter. She started school at James E. Moss Elementary. By this time, she had a little sister and they both changed babysitters to be closer to school. “Mama” and “Papa” Hart became a big part of their lives. We all grew to love them. They were very near and dear to our hearts. Teresa also attended Granite Park Junior High and Granite High School. She met the love of her live, Mark D. Johnson. They were married on July 15, 1983. Together they raised two daughters. She was then working for Fred A. Morton Ins. Co. They juggled their schedules while Teresa attended night school at SLCC. She obtained three associates degrees. She had to leave the job after over 18 years due to health problems. Teresa is survived by her husband Mark Johnson, daughters Amber Dawn Condie (Michael), Krista Deen Johnson (Brandon), sister Sharon Marie Dorrans (Richard), and mother Marva J. Alexander. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Addison, Jaiden, Ashlyn and Leland. She was preceded in death by her father. Graveside services will be held Monday, December 28, 2020 at Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075 East 4580 South at 2:00 pm. A big thank you to the staff at Copper Ridge Care Center for the loving care she received there. Also thank you to Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary and Elysian Burial Gardens. They were all very compassionate and caring to her and the family.