Shirley Ruth Trotter Obituary

The memory of Shirley Ruth Trotter of Hixson, Tennessee, born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, who passed away on February 26, 2026 at the age of 90, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Ruth Trotter to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parent Varnell Howard; her husband Ernest Eugene Trotter; her grandchildren, Crystal Michelle Moats, Heather Christine Cox and Jeremy David Cox; her great grandchild Jaydn David Cox; her sons-in-law, Scott Cox and Charles Miller; her mother Virginia Mabel Howard; and her siblings, Pat Holland, Gene Howard and Buddy Howard.

She is survived by: her children, Teresa Annette Trotter, Deborah Jean Leatherwood (David), Linda Eugenia Cox, Kimberly Denise Miller and Anthony Eugene Trotter (Chani); her grandchildren, Shannon Leatherwood, Shawn Leatherwood (Heather), Tiffany Cox, Brittany Cox, Lindsey Wilson, Bryson Cox, McKenzie Cox, Sophie Trotter, Zachariah Trotter and Akela Trotter; her great grandchildren, Caitlin, Christopher, Logan, Hannah, Chase, Jake, Maddyson, Chloe and Emma; and her great great grandchildren, Owen and Ivey. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made out to Hearth Hospice in Chattanooga, link is down below.