Obituary for Gertrude Laura Trottie (Darden)
Gertrude Laura Trottie (Darden), 89, of San Augustine, Texas transitioned to glory Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
On November 30, 1932 in Barnes, Texas, a baby girl was born to Samuel and Naona (Marshall) Darden and they named her Gertrude Laura. She confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized in the Palestine Missionary Baptist Church. Gertrude was an avid reader and read the bible continuously and was very knowledgeable to the point of teaching bible lessons at her church. She was also very dedicated to the church conferences each year. Sister (as she was called by her siblings) graduated from Chester High School and attended Franklin Beauty School in Houston, Texas. Because of problems with her hands she was unable to pursue a career in that field.
Later she met and married Elbert Trottie and eventually relocated to San Augustine, Texas (Elbert's hometown) because of his business in logging. Elebert preceded her in death.
Gertrude leaves to cherish her memory; a daughter: Josette Trottie; two grandchildren: Anthony Jackson, Jr. and Brittany Jackson, seven great grandchildren. She also leaves a sister; Patricia Darden-Conner and five brothers: James Darden, Charles Darden, Clyde Darden, Jack Darden and Glenn Darden, a goddaughter, Remonia Darden and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A special thanks goes out to a very special niece and her husband, LaNetta and Jerome Cutwright who loved and cared for her dearly and always willing to go above and beyond for her.
Celebration of Life Services for Mrs. Gertrude Trottie are as follows:
Saturday, January 15, 2022
Viewing: 11:00am-11:45am
Celebration of Life Service: 12:00pm
Palestine Missionary Baptist Church
161 Church Rd.
CHESTER, TX 75936
Services for Mrs. Gertrude Trottie are in the Professional Care of Coleman's Family Mortuary 409 South Magnolia Woodville, Texas 75979 (409)283-3031 www.colemansfamilymortuary.com
*Mask are required*
Coleman’s Family Mortuary along with the Trottie-Darden family will require all family and friends to wear their masks and use all safety precautionary measures as well as practice social distancing upon entering the services .
To order flowers, to share condolences and sign the guestbook for Gertrude Trottie and family please visit www.colemansfamilymortuary.com
On November 30, 1932 in Barnes, Texas, a baby girl was born to Samuel and Naona (Marshall) Darden and they named her Gertrude Laura. She confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized in the Palestine Missionary Baptist Church. Gertrude was an avid reader and read the bible continuously and was very knowledgeable to the point of teaching bible lessons at her church. She was also very dedicated to the church conferences each year. Sister (as she was called by her siblings) graduated from Chester High School and attended Franklin Beauty School in Houston, Texas. Because of problems with her hands she was unable to pursue a career in that field.
Later she met and married Elbert Trottie and eventually relocated to San Augustine, Texas (Elbert's hometown) because of his business in logging. Elebert preceded her in death.
Gertrude leaves to cherish her memory; a daughter: Josette Trottie; two grandchildren: Anthony Jackson, Jr. and Brittany Jackson, seven great grandchildren. She also leaves a sister; Patricia Darden-Conner and five brothers: James Darden, Charles Darden, Clyde Darden, Jack Darden and Glenn Darden, a goddaughter, Remonia Darden and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A special thanks goes out to a very special niece and her husband, LaNetta and Jerome Cutwright who loved and cared for her dearly and always willing to go above and beyond for her.
Celebration of Life Services for Mrs. Gertrude Trottie are as follows:
Saturday, January 15, 2022
Viewing: 11:00am-11:45am
Celebration of Life Service: 12:00pm
Palestine Missionary Baptist Church
161 Church Rd.
CHESTER, TX 75936
Services for Mrs. Gertrude Trottie are in the Professional Care of Coleman's Family Mortuary 409 South Magnolia Woodville, Texas 75979 (409)283-3031 www.colemansfamilymortuary.com
*Mask are required*
Coleman’s Family Mortuary along with the Trottie-Darden family will require all family and friends to wear their masks and use all safety precautionary measures as well as practice social distancing upon entering the services .
To order flowers, to share condolences and sign the guestbook for Gertrude Trottie and family please visit www.colemansfamilymortuary.com