Addie Ruth Troutman was born September 12, 1922 in Newton County Georgia. She lived most of her life in Hamilton, Ohio and a few years in Dayton, Ohio. She attended Hamilton Public Schools where she excelled in math, science, and home economics. She was saved and baptized under the leadership of the Old Pilgrim Baptist Church in Hamilton Ohio.
She married Rufus Troutman, Sr. in the 40’s and quickly became a homemaker and mother. Not only was she a mother to her own children, but was affectionately known to many as “MOM” as well. In addition to raising her children, she also helped raise Rosalind Williams, her 1st born grandchild, and Rona Pearson, the only child of our beloved Leona Troutman Gray. She was a babysitter to most all of her grandchildren, and to the children of many relatives and friends right up until her health declined. She was everyone’s Grandma.
She was popular in the community of Hamilton for her home-made ice cream, grapevine, and her favorite of all, selling Avon. Thirty plus years, she was the “Avon Lady.” It was her passion and joy. She also worked as a teacher’s aide in the late 70’s at Pilgrim’s Day Care Center. Everyone respected “Mrs. Troutman.” Her favorite saying was, “My name is Ruth and I tell the Truth!” Her children were her greatest treasure. She admired her daughters; Leona for her deep faith and passion for Jesus Christ; Loretta for the attainment of her electrical license and management assistant in the family’s construction business; and Janet for her devotion to the family. And she adored her sons. She was delighted to be Roger’s, mother who was the leader of the group “Zapp.” She counted it a privilege to watch him along with her other son’s Larry, Rufus, Lester, and Terry become musicians and businessmen, when they exploded the 80’s with the Warner Brother’s gold album label hits such as “More bounce to the Ounce;” “Computer Love;” and “I want to be your man.” She carried their success with a good balance between pride and humility.
The last 3 years of her life, she had to move with her daughter. Though this was difficult for her, she gained strength at her new church, Hilltop Baptist in Fairfield. She was well cared for by her children, grandchildren, especially “Bozie” Williams and Cashawna Franklin, and her niece Robin Brown, and close friend Zell Williams, along with 23 other sitters, Dr. Peter Schiedler, and Hospice of Cincinnati. She lost the battle of Alzheimer’s disease and other related illnesses early Wednesday morning on March 13, 2013, but was delivered into the hands of our great Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, safe and sound.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Troutman Sr., and two sons Larry and Roger Troutman, 2 daughters Leona Troutman Gray and Gloria Troutman, Her parents (and in laws) Newton and Ada Shepherd, and Dock and Minnie Troutman, 3 brothers (and in laws) Roy and Robert Shepherd, and Andrew Troutman, 5 sisters (and in laws) Katie Burns, Alice Garside, Hazel Shepherd, Mildred Franklin, and Ethel Kimbrough. Left to mourn her are her children, 3 sons Rufus , Lester (Carolyn), and Terry “Zapp” (Tamiko) Troutman, Dayton, Ohio, 3 daughters (and in laws) Loretta (Curtis) Varner, Lynette Troutman, Dayton, and Janet (Mark) Gibson, Cincinnati; and 5 sisters (and in laws) Anne L Jolly, Bessie (Louis) Harding, and Gisela Shepherd, Dayton, and Queen Brown, Cincinnati, and Delores Allen, Hamilton; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great, grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; many relatives and friends. Though all of her friends were special to her, there were 4 dear relationships that she shared with Mildred Shepherd, Phyllis Noland, Francis Smith, and Theresa Troutman. Mama, we will miss you!
She married Rufus Troutman, Sr. in the 40’s and quickly became a homemaker and mother. Not only was she a mother to her own children, but was affectionately known to many as “MOM” as well. In addition to raising her children, she also helped raise Rosalind Williams, her 1st born grandchild, and Rona Pearson, the only child of our beloved Leona Troutman Gray. She was a babysitter to most all of her grandchildren, and to the children of many relatives and friends right up until her health declined. She was everyone’s Grandma.
She was popular in the community of Hamilton for her home-made ice cream, grapevine, and her favorite of all, selling Avon. Thirty plus years, she was the “Avon Lady.” It was her passion and joy. She also worked as a teacher’s aide in the late 70’s at Pilgrim’s Day Care Center. Everyone respected “Mrs. Troutman.” Her favorite saying was, “My name is Ruth and I tell the Truth!” Her children were her greatest treasure. She admired her daughters; Leona for her deep faith and passion for Jesus Christ; Loretta for the attainment of her electrical license and management assistant in the family’s construction business; and Janet for her devotion to the family. And she adored her sons. She was delighted to be Roger’s, mother who was the leader of the group “Zapp.” She counted it a privilege to watch him along with her other son’s Larry, Rufus, Lester, and Terry become musicians and businessmen, when they exploded the 80’s with the Warner Brother’s gold album label hits such as “More bounce to the Ounce;” “Computer Love;” and “I want to be your man.” She carried their success with a good balance between pride and humility.
The last 3 years of her life, she had to move with her daughter. Though this was difficult for her, she gained strength at her new church, Hilltop Baptist in Fairfield. She was well cared for by her children, grandchildren, especially “Bozie” Williams and Cashawna Franklin, and her niece Robin Brown, and close friend Zell Williams, along with 23 other sitters, Dr. Peter Schiedler, and Hospice of Cincinnati. She lost the battle of Alzheimer’s disease and other related illnesses early Wednesday morning on March 13, 2013, but was delivered into the hands of our great Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, safe and sound.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Troutman Sr., and two sons Larry and Roger Troutman, 2 daughters Leona Troutman Gray and Gloria Troutman, Her parents (and in laws) Newton and Ada Shepherd, and Dock and Minnie Troutman, 3 brothers (and in laws) Roy and Robert Shepherd, and Andrew Troutman, 5 sisters (and in laws) Katie Burns, Alice Garside, Hazel Shepherd, Mildred Franklin, and Ethel Kimbrough. Left to mourn her are her children, 3 sons Rufus , Lester (Carolyn), and Terry “Zapp” (Tamiko) Troutman, Dayton, Ohio, 3 daughters (and in laws) Loretta (Curtis) Varner, Lynette Troutman, Dayton, and Janet (Mark) Gibson, Cincinnati; and 5 sisters (and in laws) Anne L Jolly, Bessie (Louis) Harding, and Gisela Shepherd, Dayton, and Queen Brown, Cincinnati, and Delores Allen, Hamilton; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great, grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; many relatives and friends. Though all of her friends were special to her, there were 4 dear relationships that she shared with Mildred Shepherd, Phyllis Noland, Francis Smith, and Theresa Troutman. Mama, we will miss you!
Addie Ruth Troutman was born September 12, 1922 in Newton County Georgia. She lived most of her life in Hamilton, Ohio and a few years in Dayton, Ohio. She attended Hamilton Public Schools where she excelled in math, science, and home economics. She was saved and baptized under the leadership of the Old Pilgrim Baptist Church in Hamilton Ohio.
She married Rufus Troutman, Sr. in the 40’s and quickly became a homemaker and mother. Not only was she a mother to her own children, but was affectionately known to many as “MOM” as well. In addition to raising her children, she also helped raise Rosalind Williams, her 1st born grandchild, and Rona Pearson, the only child of our beloved Leona Troutman Gray. She was a babysitter to most all of her grandchildren, and to the children of many relatives and friends right up until her health declined. She was everyone’s Grandma.
She was popular in the community of Hamilton for her home-made ice cream, grapevine, and her favorite of all, selling Avon. Thirty plus years, she was the “Avon Lady.” It was her passion and joy. She also worked as a teacher’s aide in the late 70’s at Pilgrim’s Day Care Center. Everyone respected “Mrs. Troutman.” Her favorite saying was, “My name is Ruth and I tell the Truth!” Her children were her greatest treasure. She admired her daughters; Leona for her deep faith and passion for Jesus Christ; Loretta for the attainment of her electrical license and management assistant in the family’s construction business; and Janet for her devotion to the family. And she adored her sons. She was delighted to be Roger’s, mother who was the leader of the group “Zapp.” She counted it a privilege to watch him along with her other son’s Larry, Rufus, Lester, and Terry become musicians and businessmen, when they exploded the 80’s with the Warner Brother’s gold album label hits such as “More bounce to the Ounce;” “Computer Love;” and “I want to be your man.” She carried their success with a good balance between pride and humility.
The last 3 years of her life, she had to move with her daughter. Though this was difficult for her, she gained strength at her new church, Hilltop Baptist in Fairfield. She was well cared for by her children, grandchildren, especially “Bozie” Williams and Cashawna Franklin, and her niece Robin Brown, and close friend Zell Williams, along with 23 other sitters, Dr. Peter Schiedler, and Hospice of Cincinnati. She lost the battle of Alzheimer’s disease and other related illnesses early Wednesday morning on March 13, 2013, but was delivered into the hands of our great Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, safe and sound.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Troutman Sr., and two sons Larry and Roger Troutman, 2 daughters Leona Troutman Gray and Gloria Troutman, Her parents (and in laws) Newton and Ada Shepherd, and Dock and Minnie Troutman, 3 brothers (and in laws) Roy and Robert Shepherd, and Andrew Troutman, 5 sisters (and in laws) Katie Burns, Alice Garside, Hazel Shepherd, Mildred Franklin, and Ethel Kimbrough. Left to mourn her are her children, 3 sons Rufus , Lester (Carolyn), and Terry “Zapp” (Tamiko) Troutman, Dayton, Ohio, 3 daughters (and in laws) Loretta (Curtis) Varner, Lynette Troutman, Dayton, and Janet (Mark) Gibson, Cincinnati; and 5 sisters (and in laws) Anne L Jolly, Bessie (Louis) Harding, and Gisela Shepherd, Dayton, and Queen Brown, Cincinnati, and Delores Allen, Hamilton; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great, grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; many relatives and friends. Though all of her friends were special to her, there were 4 dear relationships that she shared with Mildred Shepherd, Phyllis Noland, Francis Smith, and Theresa Troutman. Mama, we will miss you!
She married Rufus Troutman, Sr. in the 40’s and quickly became a homemaker and mother. Not only was she a mother to her own children, but was affectionately known to many as “MOM” as well. In addition to raising her children, she also helped raise Rosalind Williams, her 1st born grandchild, and Rona Pearson, the only child of our beloved Leona Troutman Gray. She was a babysitter to most all of her grandchildren, and to the children of many relatives and friends right up until her health declined. She was everyone’s Grandma.
She was popular in the community of Hamilton for her home-made ice cream, grapevine, and her favorite of all, selling Avon. Thirty plus years, she was the “Avon Lady.” It was her passion and joy. She also worked as a teacher’s aide in the late 70’s at Pilgrim’s Day Care Center. Everyone respected “Mrs. Troutman.” Her favorite saying was, “My name is Ruth and I tell the Truth!” Her children were her greatest treasure. She admired her daughters; Leona for her deep faith and passion for Jesus Christ; Loretta for the attainment of her electrical license and management assistant in the family’s construction business; and Janet for her devotion to the family. And she adored her sons. She was delighted to be Roger’s, mother who was the leader of the group “Zapp.” She counted it a privilege to watch him along with her other son’s Larry, Rufus, Lester, and Terry become musicians and businessmen, when they exploded the 80’s with the Warner Brother’s gold album label hits such as “More bounce to the Ounce;” “Computer Love;” and “I want to be your man.” She carried their success with a good balance between pride and humility.
The last 3 years of her life, she had to move with her daughter. Though this was difficult for her, she gained strength at her new church, Hilltop Baptist in Fairfield. She was well cared for by her children, grandchildren, especially “Bozie” Williams and Cashawna Franklin, and her niece Robin Brown, and close friend Zell Williams, along with 23 other sitters, Dr. Peter Schiedler, and Hospice of Cincinnati. She lost the battle of Alzheimer’s disease and other related illnesses early Wednesday morning on March 13, 2013, but was delivered into the hands of our great Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, safe and sound.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Troutman Sr., and two sons Larry and Roger Troutman, 2 daughters Leona Troutman Gray and Gloria Troutman, Her parents (and in laws) Newton and Ada Shepherd, and Dock and Minnie Troutman, 3 brothers (and in laws) Roy and Robert Shepherd, and Andrew Troutman, 5 sisters (and in laws) Katie Burns, Alice Garside, Hazel Shepherd, Mildred Franklin, and Ethel Kimbrough. Left to mourn her are her children, 3 sons Rufus , Lester (Carolyn), and Terry “Zapp” (Tamiko) Troutman, Dayton, Ohio, 3 daughters (and in laws) Loretta (Curtis) Varner, Lynette Troutman, Dayton, and Janet (Mark) Gibson, Cincinnati; and 5 sisters (and in laws) Anne L Jolly, Bessie (Louis) Harding, and Gisela Shepherd, Dayton, and Queen Brown, Cincinnati, and Delores Allen, Hamilton; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great, grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; many relatives and friends. Though all of her friends were special to her, there were 4 dear relationships that she shared with Mildred Shepherd, Phyllis Noland, Francis Smith, and Theresa Troutman. Mama, we will miss you!
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