Dimple Imogene "Johnson" Knowlton

Dimple Imogene "Johnson" Knowlton obituary, Cookeville, TN

Dimple Imogene "Johnson" Knowlton

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Dimple Knowlton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crest Lawn Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Cookeville on Feb. 17, 2026.
Dimple Imogene (Johnson) Knowlton, 90 of Cookeville, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Grandview Post Acute in Cookeville, Tennessee.

Dimple was born on Thursday, March 7, 1935, in Cookeville, Tennessee, and she was the daughter of the late Cecil Edward Johnson and the late Ada (Whiteaker) Johnson.

Dimple was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, Grandma, aunt, and friend. She loved to crochet, especially dolls, and work puzzles. She was a caring person who loved taking care of others, especially her grandchildren. Dimple was loved by those who knew her, and she will be greatly missed.

Dimple is survived by her 5 Children, Michael Knowlton and his significant other, Cyndie Whittaker, Tim Knowlton and his wife, Judy, Tony Knowlton and his wife, Debbie, Suzan Knowlton Martin and her husband, Chris, and Russell Knowlton and his significant other, Patti Carlile; 16 Grandchildren; A host of great-grandchildren; 2 Siblings, Harold Johnson and his wife, Trudy, and Barbara Johnson; Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.

In addition to her parents, Dimple was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Sarge Knowlton; 1 son, Chris Knowlton; 4 Siblings, Howard Johnson, Jewell Bradford, Mildred Bennett, and Cathy Jarman.

Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Harold Johnson officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm until the time of the service at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.

To sign the online guestbook and send the family a message, please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com

Arrangements entrusted to Crest Lawn Funeral Home - Cremation Center.

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February 20, 2026

April Bradford posted to the memorial.

February 17, 2026

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April Bradford

February 20, 2026

We are so sorry to hear of Dimple's passing. We are lifting all of you up in prayer. With love, Connie, Trisha, and April

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Upcoming Events

Apr

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Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Crest Lawn Funeral Home

800 West Jackson Street, Cookeville, TN 38501

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Apr

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Service

2:00 p.m.

Crest Lawn Funeral Home

800 West Jackson Street, Cookeville, TN 38501

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