Trudy C. Trobaugh

Canton – Trudy C. Trobaugh, 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 6, 2020.
She was born on February 5, 1946 in Canton, the daughter of Dale “Tom” and Clara (Kennedy) Knowles.

She married Charles E. Trobaugh on June 16, 1972 in Canton. He preceded her in death on December 24, 2004.

She was also preceded in death by her loving parents, and twin sister Judy D. Johnson.

Surviving are two daughters, Kathy (Gary) Livingston of Raleigh NC, and Sheila Anderson of Canton, one son Merlin “Andy” Anderson of Canton, daughter in law, Robin Anderson of Loveland Ohio, two step daughters, Christal Butler of Alton, and Rhonda (Craig) Fisher of Slidell, LA, and one step son, Bill (Kelly) Trobaugh of Beaverdam, VA: seven grandchildren, Alicia Barnett, Addie Collins, Emily and Christopher Branstetter, Ashley (John) Land, Brittany Anderson and Kyle Anderson: seven step grandchildren, Freedom Davis, Michael Davis, Christopher (Marissa) Werland, Andrew (Kendall) Werland, Jonathan (Ashleigh Kaye) Trobaugh, Taylor Trobaugh, and Sarah Fisher: Thirteen great grandchildren, Triston, Morgan, Chloe, Hallie, Tristin, Zoe, Zeyna, Kylie, Drake, Gracelyn, Maddox, Rosie, Benson and twelve step great grandchildren, brother-in-law, Allan Johnson, two nieces Tommra (Dave) Kiesow and Tatia (Corey LaForme) Gibbons.  Also surviving are two very special friends, Marie Winters and Wilma Trobaugh who were always there with love, support, and understanding. Her dog Maddie was her constant companion and gave her much joy and laughter.

She was a graduate of Spoon River College, Graham School of Nursing and Western Illinois University. She was a registered Nurse employed by Graham Hospital for 18 years, holding several positions and certifications in specialty nursing.
She founded and belonged to the Canton Amputee Support Group for many years where she made many wonderful friends.

She was a member of Shield’s Chapel United Methodist Church, taught Friendly Builders Sunday School Class, the Chime Choir, and Praise Choir. She also served as Membership Secretary, Lay Leader and member of Annual Conference.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 10, 2020, at 1 pm, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton with a visitation 2 hours prior at the funeral home.
Burial will be held at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton.

Memorials may be made to Shield’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Fulton County Humane Society.

To view Trudy’s video tribute or to leave online condolences please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com