Theresa Evelyn Johnson Oct. 1, 1917 - Jan. 9, 2014 PORTLAND -- Theresa Evelyn Johnson entered her heavenly home on Jan. 9, 2014, at Maine Medical Center following a short illness. She was born the beloved daughter of Helen (Morrison) and Jeremiah Johnson in South Portland. Theresa had a strong tie to her Scottish family background. The home where she was born was built by her grandfather and was her lifelong home until her passing. Theresa attended South Portland schools before continuing her education at Westbrook Junior College. She also took further classes at the University of Maine in Orono and at St. Joseph's College. During her long teaching career she taught in Limerick, Gorham, and then for many years at Portland High School where she eventually was head of the language department. She will be fondly remembered by the many students whose lives she touched over her teaching career. Theresa was a member of the Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma for over 65 years and also the Westbrook College Club. She was a longtime member of the Elm Street United Methodist Church in South Portland. Survivors include her cousins, John Bickford of Baltimore, Md., and Becky and Eddie Gove of York. Close, special friends were Peg and David Swett of Orrington, their daughter, Lisa Swett, Lisa's three children, Jaddah, Dominick and Elexis; and also life companion, Marie Floyd. Visiting hours will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, at Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., in South Portland, followed by the funeral at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Andrea Harvey presiding. In Theresa's memory you are invited to make a donation to Elm Street United Methodist Church or to a ;(function() { var adKeyValue = 't='; adKeyValue+= escape('clio=COYCADA'); adKeyValue += escape('&cobrand=mainetoday-pressherald'); adKeyValue += escape('&linktext=charity of your choice'); adKeyValue += escape('&linkurl=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mainetoday-pressherald/condolences-charities.aspx?keyword=coycada&pid=169016720'); adKeyValue += escape('&fn=Theresa'); adKeyValue += escape('&ln=Johnson'); var adClkUrl = 'http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/jump?iu=/423686928/prod/obit-aff/obit-standard/clio-inline-1&' + adKeyValue + '&sz=1x1&c=269489471'; var adImpUrl = 'http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/ad?iu=/423686928/prod/obit-aff/obit-standard/clio-inline-1&' + adKeyValue + '&sz=1x1&c=269489471'; document.write("<a href='" + adClkUrl + "' target=_blank>charity of your choice<" + 'img' + " src='" + adImpUrl + "' style='width=1px; height=1px; display:inline;' /></a>"); }());.