Trudy English

1928 - 2023

Trudy English obituary, 1928-2023, Gretna, VA

Trudy English

1928 - 2023

BORN

1928

DIED

2023

Trudy English Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 17, 2023.

Richmond……….Virginia Gertrude Walker English, age 94 of Richmond died Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Morningside in the West End in Richmond.


Born May 28, 1928 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late William Berkley Walker and Mary McClanahan Walker. She was also predeceased by her beloved sister, Dorothy Lee Walker. Mrs. English was a long-time member of Ridge Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for 17 years and served on a number of committees. Trudy graduated from Longwood College in 1949. She worked early in her career as a substitute teacher and for the IRS but later found her home at the International Mission Board with the Southern Baptist Convention. She worked there for 27 years, retiring as the Associate Director for Middle America and the Caribbean. Trudy loved her family and friends devotedly.


She is survived by her devoted daughter, Holly McCaskill and husband, Steve of Manakin Sabot; and two grandchildren, Ryan Swanson and Blair Swanson.


Memorial services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Greenpond Baptist Church by Rev. Steve Zimmerman. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.


Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.

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Judith Fernald

April 24, 2023

Dear Holly, We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We loved her so much. May God bring comfort and peace. We love you - Judy and Tom Fernald. Ridge Baptist Church

Suzanne

April 19, 2023

I will miss Mrs English greatly, I loved walking into her room and I was always greeted with open arms. To see her smile and happy to see me, always made my day. Much love , thoughts and prayers to Holly.

Dawn Ford

April 19, 2023

Trudy , was a very sweet lady at ridge Baptist church . I always send her a card to her every year. I will miss Trudy very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dawn Ford ridge Baptist church.

Aubrey Bennett

April 17, 2023

A wonderful person and so kind to Dot. A life well lived. Prayers and Blessings. Aubrey Bennett Chatham, Va.

Jill A Kuslits

April 17, 2023

The highlight of my week was visiting Mrs. English. I loved our time together and our terrific conversations. She seemed to have lived a very interesting life and was very proud of her family. I will truly miss laughing with her on Wednesdays. Jill Kuslits, Volunteer, Ascend Hospice.

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