She grew up in Bakersfield, California and attended Norris Middle School, North High School, Bakersfield College and CSUB graduating with her Bachelors Degree. She was a talented teacher and taught for 17 years at McAuliffe and Berkshire Elementary. She loved all the students she had ever taught. She worked with a great group of teachers and staff that she loved very much and instinctually became like family.
Theresa was a strong Christian woman who had a passion for living life to the fullest. She was born a selfless, loving daughter and gave of herself to be sure her mother's and father's knew how much she loved them.
She married Dennis Hughlett at a young age and was married to him for 27 years. She was a devoted wife and cherished her union with Dennis. Together they had a beautiful son; at 37 year's old, and he completed their family. Jacob was blessed to have an amazing God-fearing mother to love him, shape him and teach him to be the sweet and respectful Christian young man that he is today.
Theresa was surrounded by brothers and sisters who adored her. Her kind nature and giving heart spoke volumes. Theresa was more than just a sibling, she was a best friend, a confidant, a shoulder to lean on and a prayer warrior.
Her friends were numerous. Everyone she met she developed a connection with. She always spoke from the heart and gave from the heart. She made us all want to be better people.
Earth may cry because we lost a loved one here, but ALL of Heaven rejoices when one of it's own returns home.
Theresa, we will always love you; today, tomorrow and yesterday. But we know that we will see you again. In God's timing, we will be reunited Forever!
She is survived by her loving husband, Dennis Hughlett and their wonderful son, Jacob; stepdaughter, Tasha and son-in-law, David Hudson, grandchildren, Willa and Jemma in Indiana, two loving mother's Mary Piletic Johnson and Kathy Link; loving step father Glenn Link; 7 loving siblings: brother, Joe Johnson; sister, Rita Lowe and brother-in-law, Shannon; brother, John Johnson and sister-in-law Angie; Sister, Rebecca Bever and brother-in-law, Shane; Sister Lola Caraway and brother-in-law, Brett; sister, Wendy Hundley and brother-in-law, Tom; brother, Ryan Young; nieces, Stephanie, Courtney, Misty Reaves, Madison, Mikayla, Breanna and Chesney; nephews, Glen, Cody, Michael, Matt Fuller, Cody, Collin, Tyler, Shane, Michael, Noah, Ian and Cameron; great nephew, C.J.
and her husband Dennis's siblings that loved her dearly, Steve and Marie Lopez, Ric and Chris Lopez, Dan and Edward Lopez, Barb and John Abbott, Wayne and Janice Rivera, Susan Tweedy, Danny Jimenez and Christina Moralez; numerous nieces and nephews; uncle, Ken Piletic; aunt Jan Coodey and Carole Watson; cousins, Michelle and Marty Barefield, Makenzie and Jacob, Steven and Diane Coodey and Amanda, David and Stephanie Coodey and Andrew, Trinity and Gabriel; special friends Rick and Nicole Douglass.
Celebration of Life will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary, 9101 Kern Canyon Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93306 on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 10am. Followed by a Graveside service. A Reception will follow Graveside services at The Iron Brotherhood Club located at 1715 Elzworth, Bakersfield, CA 93312.
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