METTER, GA - Mrs. Reba J. Trotter, 70, of Metter, GA, passed away Tuesday, August 04, 2015 at her residence. Visitation is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma, GA. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, August 6, 2015 in the chapel of Watson-Mathews Funeral Home with Rev. Douglas Newberry officiating. Burial will follow in the Brooker-Barfield Cemetery in Ideal.
Mrs. Trotter was born January 19, 1945 in Macon, GA to the late Newman Edward Newberry and Bessie Ross Newberry. She attended Midway Baptist Church in Lizella, GA as a child and lived in Metter, GA for over twenty years. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Trotter was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Trotter, and seven siblings.
Mrs. Trotter is survived by her companion, Steve Vogt of Metter, GA; three children: Doris (Jesse) Chastain of Ideal, GA, Steven Vogt of North Carolina, and James Vogt of Augusta, GA; and a sister, Lillie Mae (Ted) Davidson of Bonaqua, TN. She also leaves behind six grandchildren: Edward Allen Chastain, Jimmy David (Jessica) Chastain, Jessie (Nicholas) Spires, Christina Vogt, Gabbie Vogt, and Chloe Vogt; three great-grandchildren: Lexi Mae Spires, Elizabeth Faye Chastain, and Katie Lane Chastain; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Flowers will be accepted.
Friends may express condolences and sign the online guestbook at www.watsonmathewsfuneralhome.com
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home of Montezuma, GA is in charge of funeral arrangements.