of Little Rock, AR
May 24, 1942 - July 31, 2018
Judith Ann Trowell, 76, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord July 31, 2018. She was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas on May 24, 1942 to Haskell and Gladys Matthews.
Judith graduated from North Little Rock High School, Henderson University, and received a Masters from the University of Arkansas. She was the first traveling secretary for her sorority, Alpha Sigma Alpha. She taught math at Hall High School in Little Rock, retiring as Math Supervisor for Little Rock School District. In addition, she administered math & science grants for the Department of Higher Education and the Department of Education retiring in 2014 after 50 years of work in education. She was a past president of Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics, on the Board of Directors of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society for teachers in education.
She loved spending time with her family, going to the beach, watching sports, especially the Razorbacks, and playing solitaire. She was a faithful member of Markham Street Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Judith is survived by her loving husband of 53 years; Fred James Trowell, Jr., two sons; John Trowell (Stacey), Fred James Trowell, III (Stephanie), four adoring grandchildren, whom she loved to spoil; Lindsey, Carsyn, Tate and Rensley Trowell, and one sister, Margaret Murray. She also loved her furry grand dog, Sandy.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Judith's name to Markham Street Baptist Church, 9701 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205.
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11 Condolence(s)
Johnny D. Gilbert, Jr.
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Mrs. Trowell was my math teacher at Hall High School in 1976. She was always fair and motivating. Mrs. Trowell challenged intelligence and made you think about the future.
Lowell F. Lynde, Jr.
Friday, August 10, 2018
I just heard today about Judy's death. That is a sad moment in my life. For a number of years I knew and worked with Judy on the CMP and ACTM. I consider her to be one of the three most influential people with whom I had the pleasure of working with to advance mathematics education in Arkansas. My condolences to Fred and her sons. Rest in peace, Judy, my dear friend and valued colleague.
Mark and Laura Humphries
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Fred and family, we are so sorry for you loss of Judy. She was a very nice person. We are praying for all of you during this sad time. If we can do anything, please let us know. Your neighbors around the corner.
Angela Maynard Sewall
Monday, August 6, 2018
I was deeply sadden by Judy's untimely death. From the time we met as teachers at Hall in the 1970’s, it was clear that Judy was a special kind and caring friend and a wonderful educator.She remained so and will be missed by many.My thoughts and prayers are with her family and with her friends in this time of great loss.
Betty Wirt Reavesb
Sunday, August 5, 2018
Fred and family, I'm saddened to learn of the loss of a dear, sweet childhood friend. Judy lived a few blocks from my sister, Donna Wirt, and me. She was a delight to have as a friend and Judy was the one all of us neighborhood kids went to for help with our math homework. Prayers and comfort.
Robert E. Richter
Sunday, August 5, 2018
Mrs. Trowell was my math teacher for my senior year (1969) at Hall High. After graduation, I took a math course at LRU (UALR) and she taught that class. She was one of those teachers that one remembers, cared about each student, and recognized and help those, like me, that needed a little extra instruction.
My sincere condolences to her family, and friends.
Debbie Cumnock Arbuckle
Sunday, August 5, 2018
Wonderful memories of this sweet lady, who put up with their basketball goal & bench making their yard the gathering place for all the neighborhood kids every day. Prayers for all.
Nora M Rengers
Friday, August 3, 2018
Fred, I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed being
around Judy, though I hadn't seen her for several years.
Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your
family.
Nora Rengers
Judy Milam
Friday, August 3, 2018
I worked with Judy many years in the Little Rock School District. She was an amazing person with a wonderful laugh. She will be missed dearly. My prayers are with her family. She was a great Mother, wife, and friend.
Vanessa Cleaver
Friday, August 3, 2018
The math community has suffered a great loss! Judy was a champion for mathematics education. On behalf of the Little Rock School District Mathematics Family, I extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of this sweet lady. She will be greatly missed!
Dr. Vanessa Cleaver
Director K-12 Mathematics
Little Rock School District
Peggy Martin Heird