Mary Ruth Trotter

Mary Ruth Trotter, 81, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on October 27, 2026. She was born on March 31, 1945, to the late Ada Mae "Addie" Shelby Ballew.

Mary was a woman of Christian faith who loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She cherished the moments spent with those she loved and leaves behind many wonderful memories that her family will treasure forever.

In addition to her mother, Mary was preceded in death by her daughter, Kelly Michelle Trotter.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons, Gene Trotter (Laura) and Curtis Trotter (Donna); siblings, Esther Ballew, Ray Ballew, Carol Ballew, and Hobart "Frankie" Ballew; grandchildren, Brent Wells, Wesley Trotter, Riley Trotter, Rachelle Trotter, Joseph Trotter, Colby Trotter, and Dixie Trotter; along with numerous extended family members and friends.

Mary's family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the Ridge Sanctuary of Companion Funeral & Cremation Service, located at 2412 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37311.

A celebration of life service will follow the visitation at 12:00 PM. Graveside services will take place at 2:00 PM at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Companion Funeral & Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Trotter family with these arrangements.