Celebrating the life of
Ouida Nell Troughton
Passed away on December 22, 2025
Ouida Bevill Troughton, 98, died peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Ouida was born in Egypt, GA, one of eight children to Edward and Matilda Bevill. She attended Appling County Schools until she graduated. In 1950, she married the love of her life, Leon B. Troughton Jr. Above all, she was a wife, mom, grandmother, and homemaker. She worked for the telephone company, an insurance company, and ultimately retired from the Purchasing Department of the Chatham County Board of Education. She was a woman of faith and was a member of First Christian Church on Victory Drive, and later, Isle of Hope United Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, Edward and Matilda Bevill, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leon B. Troughton Jr., her children, Donna M. McMillan, and Leon (Ben) Troughton III (Kathy), six brothers and sisters, Evelyn Hill (Doug) of California, Maxine Blackston (Ruben) of Savannah, Nathan Bevill (Opal) of Atlanta, Ernest Bevill (Tommy) of Savannah, Don Bevill (Edwina) of Sparta, Glenda Michelis (Mike) of Jacksonville, FL, her grandson, Adam Troughton, her great-grandchildren, Ashlynn Redding, Landon Redding and Adam Troughton III.
She is survived by her son, Mark Troughton (Lynn), her sister, Betty Roughen (Jimmy, deceased), grandchildren, Amanda Redding (Rick), Chad Troughton (Brittany), Scott Troughton, and Zack Troughton, her great-grandchildren, Caleb Redding, Dora Salter, Jacob, Mason, and Nolan Troughton, great-great grandchildren, Liam, Levi, Aria Salter, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
A Special Thanks to the folks at Buckingham South for taking care of my mom for several years. She loved the residents and staff with all her heart.
A Visitation will be held Monday, December 29, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel.
The Funeral Service to honor Mrs. Troughton will be at 12:00 p.m., Monday, December 29, 2025, at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel. Interment will follow in Greenwich Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, 412 Parkersburg Rd, Savannah, GA 31406, or Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31406.
Mark and family, I am very sorry to hear that your loved one has left this earth. The blessing is in knowing that she has gone on to be with our Lord and Savior, and you will see her again one day. I know she will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
- Gina Bogalis, Savannah, GA
Mark I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
- Buffy Follak, Charlotte , North Carolina
Mark and Lynn, I so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful lady. You are in My thoughts and prayers.
- Lisa T Brantley, Savannah, GA
Mark and Lynn and family.....I am deeply saddened by your mother's passing.....I have known her my entire life. Please accept my sincere condolences .....I love you all
- Karl Martin, Savannah, GA
Mark, Lynn, and family -- our deepest sympathy for your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mary & Roy
- Mary J Head, Ellabell, GA
My deepest condolences to the Mark and family. It was my pleasure to have known your mom she was a awesome lady full of life . She will be truly missed at Buckingham South you and your entire family are in my prayers.
- Lisa Moore, SAVANNAH, GA
A candle has been lit!
May she Rest in Peace
- Brian S O'Neal, Savannah, GA
A candle has been lit!
Mark, Lynn and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Troughton was an amazing, loving and beautiful God loving woman who was loved by so many. We will truly miss seeing her at the family get togethers when we would come visit you all. Wish we could be there for the funeral service but know that you're in our thoughts and prayers as always but even more during this time of grief. We love and miss you so much! Tracy, Doug and Family
- Wilke Family, Las Vegas, NV
Mark and family, I am so sorry to learn your grandmother has passed. I am sure she is with our Lord. My mother Edna Mills was great friends with Dek. I still have and use the fire screen she gave me when she moved from Altman Circle! I have many fond memories. Debbie Mills Lightfoot
- Deborah M Lightfoot, Savannah, GA
To Mark and family, sending deepest condolences. It was a joy to know and love Ouida during my time at Buckingham. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Rachel J. Grier, Macomb, Illinois
Mark, Lynn & family. What an honor it has been to have your sweet, dear mother live at Buckingham South for the last 8 years of her life. She was loved by everyone. We will never forget her beautiful smile and her kind demeanor. Our hearts are broken but we all know that she has a very special place in heaven. May you be comforted with the knowledge that you have been so blessed to have had such a remarkable mother. We will all miss her so very much.
- Rita Slatus, Savannah, Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Visitation
- 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Mon, December 29, 2025
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
-
7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200
- Funeral Service
- 12:00 p.m. on Mon, December 29, 2025
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
-
7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200
- Burial
- on Mon, December 29, 2025
- Greenwich Cemetery
-
330 Greenwich Road (map)
Savannah GA 31404 - 912-651-6843