Published: March 06, 2007 03:44 pm            

Marjorie Anne Trotter Green

San Marcos — March 4, 1939 –

March 3, 2007



Born March 4, 1939 as Marjorie Anne Trotter to Edward and Marjorie Trotter of Tehuacana, Texas and the oldest of four children, Marjorie learned the importance of family from an early age. Some of her fondest childhood memories were of the time she spent with her siblings inventing games to play around the home place.

She earned her spot as the valedictorian of her Mexia High School class in 1957, and married her high school sweetheart Don Green the same year. During high school, she was a cheerleader, glee club member, band member and scholar. Before finishing her bachelors degree at Sam Houston State University, she delivered the couple’s first son, Don Edd, in 1958. The family then moved to College Station, where Marjorie quickly finished a masters degree in English as one of the first Maggies at Texas A&M University…a title she was proud to wear. During this time, Jon was born, adding to the family.

Don’s career led the family to San Marcos where Marjorie became a stay-at-home mom to now three children, once daughter Angela was born. She devoted her time to her children unselfishly, participating in numerous school and social functions for them. It was during this time that she completed her doctorate degree at the University of Texas.

In addition to the many children’s activities, Marjorie showed a strong civic spirit and drive to help others. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, the Junior Service League, the Heritage Society, the Breckenridge Club, University Women, United Methodist Women, the First United Methodist Church of San Marcos, the Chilympiad committees and served in many other local organizations. Wherever someone needed a person they could count on, Marjorie answered the call.

Early in the 1980s, Marjorie partnered with two friends to open Flowerland, Inc.

Their tireless efforts built a thriving floral business in the community and brought happiness to so many. Through the flower shop, Marjorie comforted people through sorrowful times and joined in their celebrations of life. It was this compassion that she held for others that made her unique.

After a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, Marjorie left our world for a better place. No doubt she is in the Lord’s house, reading a book, baking cookies for someone, or finding a way to lend a hand to make someone’s burden that much lighter. She was a shining beacon of caring, that will be missed by the many whose hearts she has touched. While the world may be a dimmer place without her shining disposition, it is a better place because she was in it and in our lives.

Marjorie is survived by her father Edward Trotter; husband Don Green; sons and daughters-in-law Don Edd and Angie Green, and Jon and Kellie Green; daughter and son-in-law Scott and Angela Clendenin; daughter-in-law Debra Brown; grandson and granddaughter-in-law William and Denise Green; grandsons Chance Green and John Clendenin; granddaughters Erin Green, Lauren Green, Meghan Green, Jessi Green, Mallori Green, and Bryce Clendenin; one great grandson, William Andrew Green; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ken & Sandy Trotter, James & Martha Trotter; a sister and brother-in-law, Maurice “Bubba” and Judy Fife; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Michael and Patsy Green, and numerous other nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

She loved us all, and after the difficult time she struggled with her illness, we wish her everlasting peace in the hands of the Lord.

A graveside service at Tehuacana Cemetery in Tehuacana is planned for today with arrangements coordinated through Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home, Mexia, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: the Gibbs Memorial Library, 305 E. Rusk, Mexia, TX 76667 or the academic sweater program at Mexia High School, 1120 N. Ross, Mexia, TX 76667.

        

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