Trellie Smith Cheshire

Trellie Cheshire Obituary

Cheshire, Trellie Smith, 96 of Gainesville, Florida passed away on September 12, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Trellie was born in Elza, GA on November 23, 1914. She was preceded by her parents, Houston Tattnall Smith and Beulah Anderson Smith, her husband, Coye Burton Cheshire, sisters, Techla McGriff, Dell Murray, and brother Hayden Smith. Trellie moved to FL with her family in the early 1920's when her father was employed by the Seaboard Airline Railroad. She was a graduate of Melrose, (FL) High School where she and her two sisters were, to hear them say it, star players on the school girls basketball team. Upon graduation, she trained at Jacksonville Beauty College and subsequently moved to Pompano, FL where she was employed by Milady Beauty Shoppe. It was in Pompano where she met her future husband Coye. Trellie is survived by her two sons, Charles Keith (LaVerne) Cheshire and Larry Houston Cheshire, four grandchildren, Cheryl (Richard) Stallworth, Coye (Julie) Cheshire, Kyle (Yancy) Cheshire, Dean (Sarah) Cheshire, one great-grandson, William Coye Stallworth, her brother X. M. (Iva) Smith of Starke, FL, sister-in-law Hester Smith and many loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be designated to Haven Hospice of Gainesville, FL. 4305 N.W 90TH Blvd, 32606. Arrangements and private family service entrusted to MILAM FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, 311 S. Main St. Gainesville, FL.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel from Sep. 14 to Sep. 15, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Trellie Cheshire

7 Entries

Linda Mishkin

October 17, 2011

Dear Keith and Larry and family,
Thank you Keith for letting me know about your mom. I had misplaced the Obiturary information and found it today,Oct 17.

There is a special place in my heart for your mom. She was my second mom growing up. I will always remember going over and checking what was for supper.I ate at your house alot in those days. She was such a good listener and helped me with the ups and downs of being a teenager. She made me laugh and feel better about myself. Aunt Trellie was such a good friend to my mom and dad. They all had such a good times together in North Carolina and other places they traveled. When she moved to Gainesville, it was a real loss for the Johnson family. I wish I could have been there for you guys when she passed. You were both such a big support for all of us when mom and Dad died. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Linda Gail

Kandi Rosendahl

September 21, 2011

Keith and Larry ~ Aunt Trellie was always one of my 'heroes' in life. She was always honest and comiccal and usually at the same time. She had the strength that many not only admire, but dream about having. I am sorry I couldn't get down there for the funeral ~ my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Kandi

September 16, 2011

Keith and Larry - It's hard to think we only have one of her siblings left now. Your uncle will tell us about one of them when he sees something or someone that sparks a memory.

September 16, 2011

Keith and Larry - It sad to think we only have one of her siblings left now. You uncle will see something that reminds him of one of them and tell us what he remembers.

Kelly Johnson

September 16, 2011

Dear Keith and Larry You guys were always family to us your mom was truly one of my Aunts she was always so sweet kind to me I loved her very much You were lucky like we were you had a great mom take care she will be missed. Kelly Johnson, Pompano Beach,Florida

Janis Smith

September 15, 2011

Dear Keith and Larry,
She was a true Southern Lady, as were her sisters and her Mother and her aunts and all the ladies who gathered around the table in the kitchen at OhSoHomey. I am so thankful that I knew her and that I was a part of the family. She was so much fun. She and Kari have the same birthday. She kept Kari when Kari was just a toddler. I spent many good hours with Aunt Trellie. I haven't seen her for far too long, but she never changed in my mind. She is with your Dad now and all of her family - having coffee and that wonderful multi-layer chocolate cake Grandmother and Aunt Ruby served! You did your job well and she loved her boys!
My very best to you both and to your families.
Janis

Hugh Catlett

September 15, 2011

Sorry for your loss, Keith, but you got to enjoy her company for a good long time here on earth.

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