Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas October 13th

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Mildred Gean Hoffman

Mildred Gean Hoffman was born May 26, 1929, in Avilla, AR. She married Marion Joseph Troboy on April 24, 1949. She passed away on October 12, 2026, at Amberwood Health and Rehabilitation Center in Benton, AR.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Troboy, parents Albert Henry Bernard Hoffman and Esta Mae Bray Hoffman, siblings Albert Henry Hoffman, Jr., and Patricia Ann Hoffman White, and nephews Albert Daniel White and David Michael Newcomb. She is survived by children Deborah Faye Troboy (Minor) McNeil of Avilla, AR, and Richard Steven (Kim) Troboy of Russellville, AR, a brother Charles Richard (Marilynn) Hoffman of Avilla, AR, grandchildren Katherine (Shaun) Petty of Charlotte, NC, and Dane (Reba) McNeil of Benton, AR, four great-grand-children, two great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Raised in Avilla, AR, Mildred learned early that love often looks like steady work. Before school, she fed and milked the cows one small part of life on a working farm. Her husband Marion was in the Navy, and she followed him to posts in Oklahoma, California, and Hawaii. When he retired, the couple settled back in Avilla. She worked a number of years in the Herzfield Insurance Agency in Benton, AR.

Mildred’s life centered around service and family. She hosted many gatherings and meals at her home at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and on birthdays. She was a great cook, whether she fixed turkey and dressing, ham, fried catfish, or chili. For decades she kept a garden, canning and freezing its bounty to feed her family. Mildred’s home was a place where stories were renewed and family stayed close. For a time, she and Marion had great fun bowling in leagues at Benton. She usually kept a cat or dog around and was partial to poodles. She took great pleasure in the plants, flowers, and hummingbird feeders on her deck. She enjoyed making quilt tops even when she could no longer finish an entire quilt.

Mildred remained remarkably active into her mid-90s. She expressed her faith in meetings and devoted service to the Zion Lutheran Church in Avilla, AR. Her legacy lives on through her family and life-long friends. Her love continues in every life she has touched.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 16th, at Zion Lutheran Church of Avilla, 300 Avilla E, Alexander, AR 72002. Visitation is 10am with the service following at 11am. Burial will follow at Zion Lutheran cemetery. A meal for family and friends will be provided after the services.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Zion Lutheran Church in Avilla, AR.

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