Emogene Troutman, age 88, Jonesborough, passed away Saturday May 26, 2018 peacefully at Franklin Woods Hospital following a brief illness and surrounded by her family. Ms. Troutman was a member of Bowmantown Baptist Church and regularly attended the Adult 5 Sunday School class. Ms. Troutman loved her Lord Jesus Christ and was devoted to His service.
Ms. Troutman was a Washington County native and a daughter of the late William Lawrence and Lettie Hayes McCurry. She retired from the Johnson City Medical Center after 30 years of service.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Troutman (2005), grandson, Tony Strickland II, (2002), son-in-law, Jackie Broyles, (2013, special brother-in-law, Ancel Troutman, (1986), 3 brothers Mark, Henry, and Maynard McCurry, and 6 sisters Roberta Woody, Eula Slagle, Myrtle “Byrl” Mashburn, Violet Hyatt, Ruby McCurry, and Margaret McCurry.
She is survived by 4 daughters Dallas “Gail” Broyles, Glinda “Elaine” Troutman (Graham), Nona Ann Sells, (Mike), Debbie Kay Gore, (Chuckey), and 2 sons Nathan William and Steve Troutman all of Jonesborough. Five grandsons Keith Broyles (Hillary), Heath Broyles (Mitzi), Jonathan Troutman (Elizabeth), Mikey Sells (Courtney), Dallas James “DJ” Gore, all of Jonesborough, and 3 granddaughters Dia Troutman, Johnson City, Heather Mitchell and Tiffany Gore both of Jonesborough, 6 great-grandsons and 5 great-granddaughters, and several nieces and nephews. Ms. Troutman was also survived by her special little dog “Toby” who was her companion and best friend for the past 14 years.
The family of Ms. Troutman would like to thank Dr. Keith Cook and his staff at State of Franklin Healthcare for the exceptional oversight and loving health care they provided, her hair dresser Shirley Shell for the many years of Saturday hair appointments, and the 2nd floor staff of Franklin Woods Hospital and Ballad Health Hospice team members for the loving care they provided to our sweet mother during her brief illness. In addition, the family would like to thank Nancy Dickeson for being a good friend to our mother.
Ms. Troutman loved going to church, her family, gardening, cooking, quilting, and watching WWF on Monday nights.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM �" 7:00 PM Tuesday May 29, 2018 at the Bowmantown Baptist Church, the funeral services will be Wednesday May 30, 2018 at 2:00 PM and will be conducted at Bowmantown Baptist Church. Graveside services and Ms. Troutman’s final resting place will be at Maple Lawn Cemetery. Family and friends may visit with the family at Ms. Troutman’s daughter Gail Broyles’ home. Pallbearers will be Keith Broyles, Heath Broyles, Jonathan Troutman, DJ Gore, Mikey Sells, and Logan Broyles.