Theresa Harrison

Theresa Ann Harrison, age 80 of Paris, TN, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at her residence.

She was born in Memphis, TN, on July 31, 1945, to the late John Giannini, and the late Francis Galiani Giannini.

She married Terry O. Harrison on March 3, 1967. Terry survives of Paris, TN.

Theresa was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She raised five sons and helped care for 14 grandchildren, always putting her family first.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by five sons, Ron Harrison of Big Sandy, TN, Steven (Mandy) Harrison of Paris, TN, Matthew (Erin) Harrison of Fort Collins, CO, John (Xanne) Harrison of Paris, TN, and Thomas (Audrey) Harrison of Paris, TN; 14 grandchildren, Jackson (fiancé Melanie Patterson) Harrison, Alexis (Jarred) Presson, Phoebe (Heath) Daniel, Parker Harrison, Evan Harrison, Isabel (Caleb) Orr, Oliver Harrison, Paige Harrison, Sophie Harrison, Ava Harrison, Sam Harrison, Ryder Harrison, Gavin Harrison, and Willow Harrison; two great-grandchildren on the way; and several extended family members.

Along with her parents, Theresa was preceded in death by one grandchild, Alexandria Michelle Harrison; and one brother, Gene Giannini.

Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street, Paris, TN, 38242, is handling the arrangements. Her remains are to be cremated with a Funeral Mass to be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. 

Pallbearers will be Jackson Harrison, Evan Harrison, Parker Harrison, Ryder Harrison, Sam Harrison, Oliver Harrison, and Gavin Harrison.

Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Alexis Presson, Phoebe Daniel, Isabel Orr, Paige Harrison, Sophie Harrison, Ava Harrison, and Willow Harrison.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN, 38105, and Holy Cross Catholic Church Preschool, 1210 E Wood St, Paris, TN, 38242.