Linda Rae Troutman

April 1, 1946 - March 31, 2021

Click to view Livestream Linda Rae Troutman peacefully finished her life's journey, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in the home of her eldest son. Linda was born on April 1, 1946, in Louisville, Kentucky to Lucy and Woody Barker. She and Larry Troutman raised three sons and a daughter, Christopher, Todd, Jason, and Julie. Linda's inner beauty and radiant smile was infectious to all who knew her. Her passion for people was her life's vocation and her crowning achievement were her children. She compassionately ministered to other parents with disabled children as state president of the Parent to Parent Organization and volunteered at The Miracle League. Alongside her beloved Indian Creek Baptist Church family, she taught Sunday school classes to college students and young married couples. At ICBC she taught English as a second language to immigrants from many nations and also served as a kindergarten teacher. Her varied interests included reading, gardening and hosting gatherings in her home. She was a sports enthusiast and also enjoyed walking and playing tennis. In her strong walk with God and her faith in Jesus Christ, Linda learned that “to love” was her highest calling and...she loved well to the end! Linda was preceded in death by daughter, Julie Elizabeth (JuJu); mother, Lucy Elizabeth; and father, Woodrow Astor. She leaves behind sons, Christopher Paul, Todd Michael (Karin), Jason Rae (Tarryn); sister, Joan Francis Kars (Norm); grandchildren, Ashley Nicole, Avery Jane, Tate Michael and Tristyn Shaila; a nephew, a niece and several cousins; and very dear friends, Sharon Huff (husband, Shirley), Tara Powers, Dina Hackert and Douglas Torres. “For I know the plans I have for you” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 The funeral service to celebrate the life of Linda Rae Troutman will be held on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel. Interment will follow at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens, Snellville, GA. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 2, 2021 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Due to the current COVID-19 regulations, our staff is committed to taking care of our guests and families that we serve. Please understand that we will be limiting the amount of people at our chapel for visitations and services. We also ask all guests and family members attending visitations and services to please bring and wear a mask. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, A Family Company, 3705 Highway 78 West, Snellville, GA 30039 (770-979-3200) has been entrusted with the arrangements.