Donese Hicks Trotter

Mrs. Donese Ann Hicks Trotter, 83, a resident of Thomasville, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026 at her home. She was born on May 29, 1942 in Randolph County to her parents, the late Carl Lee Hicks and Viola Kindley Hicks. Donese worked several years as a seamstress with Erwin-Lambeth in Thomasville. She was of the Christian faith and loved the Lord dearly. One of her favorite pastimes was traveling to the mountains or beach. Donese was known for her sewing abilities and her generosity to everyone she met.  

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Terry Clifton Trotter; six brothers, TJ Hicks, LC Hicks, Roland Hicks, Richard Hicks, Hoyt Hicks, and Van Hicks; and three sisters, Beatrice Summey, Ruby Gallimore, and Crissy Jane Smith.

Surviving is her husband, Jimmy Trotter of the home; three daughters, Teresa Eddinger and husband Michael, Sandi Watts and husband Tony, and Sherry Trotter; six grandchildren, Paige Trotter, Christina Gallimore, Mike Eddinger and wife Cynthia, Adam Watts, Sabrina Harmom and husband Aaron, and Leia Trotter; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Hollis Hicks and wife Elaine, David Hicks and wife Janet, and Dallas Hicks; her loving sister who always called, Julia Ruth Tharp; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family.  

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 12:00 Noon at Pleasant Grove UMC (8138 East Old Hwy 64, Lexington, NC) with Rev. Rick Shoemaker officiating. The family will greet friends prior to the service from 10:45 to 11:45 AM at the church. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.jgreenandsons.com

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