Carolyn Small Troha was born on October 12, 1949, in Many. She lost her battle with pancreatic cancer and flew home to meet Jesus on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. As she left this world she was surrounded by her husband and children holding her hands and leaning in for one last kiss. The welcoming party in Heaven included her parents and in-laws, Andrew and Mary Lou Small, and Phil and Dot Troha, Sr.; grand-son, Jace Philip Troha; nephew, Chance Mitchell; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and grand-parents. Missing her here on earth are her husband, Phil Troha, Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Tracie Troha Key and Barney Key; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffery and Eva Troha; grandchildren, Jeb, Molly and Gavin Key and Avery, Kendall and Anna Claire Troha; brothers, Mike and Pat Small; sisters-in-law, Arlene and Sybil Small; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary and Cindy Troha, Joe and Carole Troha, Debra and Scott Brosh, and so many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service and rosary will be held at Warren Meadows Funeral Home in Many, on Friday, July 14, 2017, at 6 p.m. with visitation of ashes from 5-9 p.m.A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John’s Catholic Church in Many on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at 10 a.m.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Carolyn’s name and memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Charity who cared for her daughter-in-law, Eva Troha, and her great nephew, Chance Mitchell, or to the Office of Vocations for the Catholic Diocese of Shreveport, where her grandson, Jeb Key, is studying for the priesthood. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 381051-800-822-6344 stjude.org Catholic Diocese of Shreveport Office of Vocations3500 Fairfield Ave Shreveport, LA 71104 318-868-4605
July 14, 2026
