Shirley Ann "Tita" Troutt

Shirley Ann Troutt, 91, of Portland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 6 th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones in Buford, Georgia, where she resided for the last 6 years to be near family. She was born in Old Hickory, Tennessee, on November 13 th, 1934. She met the love of her life, James, at a strawberry packing facility in Portland, Tennessee. They married on January 5 th, 1953, and remained married until his death in 1993. She spent all of her married life in Nashville, Tennessee.

She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

During her final days, she loved being visited by her nieces and nephew; Deb, Richard, Jennifer, Jessica, Rachel, Leah and Myla who affectionately referred to her as 'Tita".

She is survived by her sons, Terry Troutt (Sharon) Sugar Hill, Georgia and Tim Troutt (Melanie) Buford, Georgia; grandchildren Meghan St Romain (Ryan) Sugar Hill, Georgia, Ashley Siedlecki (Ryan) Nashville, Tennessee, James Troutt and Miller Troutt – Buford, Georgia; and great grandchildren Matthew Brewster and DJ St Romain – Sugar Hill, Georgia, Scarlett Siedlecki – Nashville, Tennessee

She is preceded in death by her husband, James; her parents, Irene and Herman Lovell; and her sister Linda Denning.

Georgia Cremation in Duluth is assisting the family with arrangements.