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Elizabeth L. Trollinger COLUMBIA, Md. - Elizabeth L. Trollinger, 84, passed away from cancer at home in Columbia, Md., Oct. 6, 2008. She was born in Norfolk. She was a circulation supervisor for Howard County Library in Columbia and retired in November of 1987. She received her AA degree from the Norfolk division of The College of William and Mary and attended the Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville for two years. She was a member of the Columbia Baptist Fellowship, a volunteer chaplaincy associate and a patient representative at Howard County General Hospital in Columbia. Elizabeth was a member of Park Place Baptist Church, from 1931 until 1956. In 1954, she was a part-time educational youth director at Burrows Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. She is survived by her husband, Daniel M. Trollinger of Columbia, Md.; daughter, Elizabeth "Beth" A. Trollinger of Columbia; son, Daniel T. Trollinger; daughter-in-law, Kathleen Trollinger; granddaughters, Joelle E., Kelsey A. and Brenna M. Trollinger, all of Durham, N.C. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17, in Columbia Baptist Fellowship, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia, MD 21045. The Rev. Robert Jordan will officiate. Burial will be in Columbia Memorial Park, Rt. 108, Columbia, Md. The family will receive friends Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. in Witzke Funeral Home, 5555 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, MD 21045. Memorial contributions may be made to Columbia Baptist Fellowship.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 14, 2008.

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Leona McNair

October 16, 2008

October 16, 2008

Elizabeth and I worked at the Central Library, she was always pleasant and a delight to work with. Our prayers are with you and may the wonderful memories of Elizabeth ease your sorrow.

Leona McNair

Faye & Bob Branen

October 14, 2008

Dan, Bob & I send our condolences and prayers to you and the children. Elizabeth & I went to Park Place and she was such a wonderful teacher and mentor. She helped me tremendously with speaking in church and just being a friend - one I could talk to. She will be missed and I thank God she was in my life until I left home in 1956. Take comfort in knowing you have your own special angel watching over you.

Janet Moye Cornick

October 14, 2008

Dan and Beth My sincere sympathy. Elizabeth with be missed. She was a very special individual. Hold dear to your many memories. Janet Moye Cornick

Jack Crovo

October 14, 2008

Dan, so sorry to read about the passing of your wife.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.

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