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Obituary For Iris Lee Troxler
Mrs. Iris Lee Troxler entered eternal rest on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Beacon Place in Greensboro, NC. She was born on October 24, 1937, in Kinston NC to the late William Edward Williams and Rennie Mae Fordham Slappy.
She graduated from Adkin High School in Kinston and furthered her education at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, where she received a degree in Social Work. She met Thomas E. Troxler, and they were united in holy matrimony for 50 years. To this union, God blessed them with two children, P. Cheria Troxler Singleton (Charles) and Steve Troxler, Sr. (Yvette)., three grandchildren, Steve, Jr, Pamela, and Dai’niah. She is survived by two sisters, Doris Faye Collins, Delores Crews, one sister-in-law Gertrude, one brother, deceased (William, Jr), and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Iris became a much-loved and devoted member of Bethel A.M.E Church in 1975, where she was active until her last days. She was a member of the Nellie T. Herbin Missionary Unit and a Sunday school teacher. She formed the first Food and Clothes closet for families in need, led the First Tutorial Program, started the Youth People’s Department “Storytime Hour”, and wrote and produced many plays such as “The Third Heaven, “The Tale of the Brick”, - A Bethel History and “In an Unknown Tongue We Sing”.
Iris continued to pursue her love of learning by attending Jackson Seminary. She became a Notary Public and a certified substitute teacher. Shortly thereafter, she volunteered for community organizations such as the Black Child Development Institute of Greensboro and the Greensboro Women’s Investment Club. Her many awards include Woman of the Year, Missionary Extraordinary, Magnificent Lay Person of the Year, and the Unsung Hero for the Stewardess Board. Iris loved studying the Bible, reading, golf, writing plays, listening to music, spending time with her family, the beach, and the NC A&T AGGIES.
A public viewing will be held on Friday, July 2, 2021 from 4pm-6pm in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home. A service honoring her life will be held on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Bethel AME Church, 200 Regan Street Greensboro, NC 27401 The visitation will begin at 12:30pm and the service will follow at 1:00pm. Burial Lakeview Memorial Park.
Services Entrusted to Perry J. Brown Funeral Home (336)-272-6109
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Our deepest sympathy and prayers for Mr.T.Troxler and family. 🙏 Dorsett Family
Our Condolences to the Troxler family for their loss, mrs.Troxler was a sweet,loving,understanding woman of God. My niece and I met her and mrs.Troxler several months ago. Beautiful couple 🙏 . Our prayers are with Mr. Troxler and family for strength, comfort and peace in Jesus Name 🙏.
I was saddened to read of the passing of Iris. Iris was a good friend and co-church member to my late mother-in-love, Virginia Williams. I often joined them for dinner with the "Over 50 Club"
To the family of Mrs.Iris Troxler, You have my deepest sympathy on the passing of our dear church sister. I will certainly miss her words of wisdom and profound knowledge of the Bible as well as general information. I attended her Wednesday noontime Bible study for more than three years and each class brought more enlightenment of the word through her illustrations and maps.We were also Sisters on Stewardess Board #1 of which she enjoyed serving at Bethel. Peace be with the family and may Iris rest in heavenly peace. Carolyn B.McNeil,Stewardess Emerita President
My prayers and sincere condolences to Aunt Iris and the family. I will always remember how sweet you were to me and that beautiful inviting smile. Heaven gained an angel. Love and blessings to the family.
Robin Harris (Lambert)
What I most remember about Mrs. Troxler was the love of books we both had I would spent many of hours with her there in the church bookstore. I would always come out with several books. She gave me a book and signed it for me. I will always treasure the time we spent together there and our conversations. We could talk about anything and our conversations were never boring. I loved her and will miss her greatly.
Sending condolences to the family, Iris was one of a kind, remembering our fun days , working together at the telephone company. She was always prim and proper, something she couldn't teach me.—-Gloria Coleman
I extend my condolences to the Troxler family. My first memories of her was when I volunteered as a tutor for BCDI. I have learned so much from through so many aspects and appreciate her willingness to share her biblical knowledge as well as her love for youth by creating opportunities for our Bethel babies to learn and shine with the bookstore and implanting entrepreneurship. We are not who we are without the seeds you've planted. You will be missed but not forgotten. LaShaunda Steele
My sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Iris Troxler. I will never forget her "smooth" voice when she talked. She was definitely a knowledgeable and helpful person. She will be greatly missed. May you be blessed in knowing that she is now a flower blooming in Heaven. Eileen Blackwell (N. Chesterfield, VA)
Our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Tom and the family. Ms. Iris was such a wonderful woman of God, a true gift to the Church and a friend to so many people. We will miss her powerful and profound words of wisdom. She was an amazing and gifted bible study teacher. We have truly loss a jewel. Family, may you find comfort in knowing she is at peace and resting in the arms of Jesus. Skip and Kim Foster
Sending prayers and condolences in the loss of a beautiful,loving and compassionate lady So many wonderful and fun memories that I shared with you and Geraldine in our younger years Rest in Heaven dear lady
Praying God strengthens and comforts you in your grief over the loss of this wonderful woman that I had the pleasure of working with for many years at BellSouth! MICHAEL STIMPSON
To Tom sorry to hear about Iris. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Iris was such a sweet person. Always treated Ann and I so very well when we came to visit. Never having to worry about a place to stay or eat.She definitely will be missed. Earl and Angela Koonce Kinston NC
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