Teresa Gail Lankford

Teresa Gail Lankford Call, 60, of Athens, TN went to be with the Lord on March 6, 2026 at her home with her family by her side.

Born on August 16, 1965 to the late James and Carrie Lankford, Teresa was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her family above everything else, especially trips to the Bald River Falls with her husband. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Preceded in death by parents, James and Carrie Lankford; infant twin brothers, Ralph Lee Lankford and Ross Dean Lankford; brothers, Ronnie Lankford, Billy Lankford, Troy Lankford, Roy Lankford, Frankie Lankford and his wife, Faye; sister, Linda Wilcox and husband Rex; brother in-laws, Peewee Call and Doug Wheaton.

Survivors include her husband, Larry Call; daughter, Angel Call; sons, Larry "Buden" Call, Timothy Lankford and wife Mandy, daughter in-law, Alicia Call; grandchildren, Jordan Dixon, Layla Call, Miley Call, Alexis Richesin, Bryson Richesin, Sky Ferguson, Madison Lankford, Tabitha Lankford; great grandchildren, Kinley and Kinsley Morrow, Hadley Mae Call, and Drayden Richesin; brothers, Wayne Lankford and his wife Bobby, and Jimmy Lankford and his wife Diane; sisters, Joyce Call and Darlene Wheaton; and many other loved family and friends.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 1141 County Road 100, Athens, TN 37303.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Teresa or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.