June 28, 1951 – August 1, 2025
Gail Sawyer Trolinger, 74, of Bainbridge, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Bethany Baptist Church with Pastor Roy Matthews officiating. Interment will follow at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery with Randy Hill, Eddie Hill, Matt Hall, Will Hall, Cliff Gambrell, and Pat Trolinger serving as active pallbearers.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.bryantfuneralga.com. Memorial donations may be made to Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, C/O Kaye Wheeler, PO Box 672, Bainbridge, GA 39818 or Bainbridge-Decatur County Humane Society, 808 Zorn Road, Bainbridge, GA 39817.
Harriet Gail Sawyer was born June 28, 1951, in Bainbridge, GA, the daughter of Norman & Sybil Wilson Sawyer. She was a graduate of Bainbridge High School, Class of 1969, and attended Georgia Southern University. Gail worked at Gilbert H. Gragg Library and with Decatur County Schools in adult education and at West Bainbridge Middle School. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church.
Gail was a caretaker at heart. She spent years caring for her parents and following her grandchildren to every event they participated in. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed planning meals nearly as much as the preparation. Traveling with Jody, especially to the beach, provided many fond memories. Listening to music and watching Hallmark & Lifetime movies filled her days. Nothing was better than “Christmas in July” movies for Gail.
Survivors include her children, Jennifer & Charles Hall of Bainbridge, Paul Trolinger of Texas, Kevin Trolinger of Valdosta, and Patrick & Shauna Trolinger of Bainbridge; her grandchildren, Sawyer & Connar, Matt & Sabryna, Will, Cole & Tatum, Alexis & Stevens, Brayden, and Maura; her great-grandchildren, Kash and Eliana; and a host of extended family. In addition to her parents, Gail was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Jody Trolinger; her son, Joey Whittington; and her sister, Norma Gambrell.
Bryant Funeral Home, located at 105 N. Florida Street, is assisting the family with arrangements. (229-246-3321)
We shared many lunches at BHS. I was delighted to reconnect when I visited Bainbridge many years ago. I know your family will miss you.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Jennifer, My heart aches for you at this time of loss. Your mother was such a beautiful person and always so sweet and kind to me! Your parents were some of the first folks I met when I started church at Bethany! I will pray for you and your family during these difficult days! Anita Rabon
Jennifer you and all the family are in our hearts and sending prayers for comfort and peace at this time. I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Debra Brock and family