Obituary of Eleanor R. Trowell
Eleanor R. Trowell, age 102, passed away peacefully at Bethany Gardens on Friday, August 23, 2024.
Eleanor was born in Floyd on November 24, 1921, to the late William and Louise Schantz Rumrill, and graduated from RFA. On December 11, 1948, she was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Trowell at the Trinity United Church of Christ; a blessed union of nearly 63 years until his passing on December 5, 2011. She worked as a secretary at General Cable in Rome.
Eleanor had many interests and always maintained a wonderful vegetable garden. She enjoyed golfing, downhill and cross-country skiing, photography, and sewing which she did beautifully. Her favorite activity however was travelling with Bob which they did often. They took frequent trips to the Caribbean islands where Bob would scuba dive and Eleanor would snorkel and earned the title of Golden Snorkeler. Bob designed and built their family home on Lake Delta that they enjoyed together. The lake was a constant source of enjoyment for the whole family.
Eleanor was a life member of the Wednesday Morning Club which she had been a member of for over 50 years. Her and her family were members of the Trinity Church dating back to her grandparents.
Eleanor is survived by her daughter, Kristine Dombeck of Rome; her niece, Susan (Jim) Szabo of Ruskin, FL; and her loving and faithful dog, Maxi. She was predeceased by her sisters, Helen Brady, and Marguerite Flaherty; and several aunts and uncles, including her uncle, John Schantz, who was mayor of Rome in the 1940s.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, August 31, at 12 Noon at the Trinity United Church of Christ, 215 W. Court Street.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Rome and/or the Lake Delta Fire Department.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street.
