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Mildred Trotter Obituary

Mildred Frances Trotter, 99, devoted wife & loving mother, passed away peacefully at home on Monday January 13th with her sons by her side. Born in Detroit Michigan, she lived most of her life in Memphis TN. Mildred is preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Trotter and eldest son, Stephen Gregory Aaron Trotter. She is survived by her youngest son, Dana Robert Alan Trotter of Memphis, TN and son, Richard Todd Peyton Trotter of Cartersville, GA. Millie was a devoted Christian and faithful member of First Assembly Of God Church of Memphis for over 70 yrs. She taught Sunday school for many years and was very active in volunteer work within the church. She served as President of the Women's Aglow Ministeries local region and also served with her husband, as president of Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship Ministeries local region for many yrs. She founded and opened Dove Christian Book Store in Memphis, in her continuing service of the Lord. Millie lived a life filled with grace, forgiveness, love and kindness. She will be forever missed, cherished and remembered. All services are private. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Mildred Frances Trotter, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

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Published by The Daily Memphian on Jan. 16, 2025.

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Tammy Swatzyna

May 26, 2025

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

David Parnell

February 18, 2025

Growing up in Memphis in the late 60s and 70s Mrs Trotter was I would sometimes say was my 2nd mother. Rick one of her 3 sons was my best friend. Mrs Trotter was a pure servant for the Lord, he is proud to have her in Heaven.

Sherry Little

January 26, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss. She was a dear friend to my mother, Edie Rowland. I´m sure she was there to greet Millie when she arrived in heaven.

Tammy N Swatzyna

January 22, 2025

God bless your family in this time of sorrow.

Doris Williams

January 18, 2025

I am very sorry for your loss and pray you will feel the presence of the Lord in this difficult time. Your Mom was a wonderful lady on the inside and out.

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