Buford, GA - Shirley Ann Troutt, 91, of Portland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 6th, 2025 surrounded by loved ones in Buford, Georgia where she resided for the last 6 years to be near family. She was born in Old Hickory, Tennessee on November 13th, 1934. She met the love of her life, James, at a strawberry packing facility in Portland Tennessee. They married on January 5th, 1953 and remained married until his death in 1993. She spent all of her married life in Nashville, Tennessee. She loved spending time with her family. Especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

During her final days she loved being visited by her nieces and nephew, Deb, Richard,

Jennifer, Jessica, Rachel, Leah and Myla, who affectionately referred to her as 'Tita'.

She is survived by her sons, Terry Troutt (Sharon) Sugar Hill, Georgia and Tim Troutt (Melanie) Buford, Georgia; grandchildren Meghan St Romain (Ryan) Sugar Hill, Georgia, Ashley Siedlecki (Ryan) Nashville, Tennessee, James Troutt and Miller Troutt - Buford, Georgia; and great-grandchildren Matthew Brewster and DJ St Romain - Sugar Hill, Georgia, Scarlett Siedlecki - Nashville, Tennessee.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James; her parents, Irene and Herman Lovell; and her sister Linda Denning.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the First Baptist Church of Portland or your local Hospice.